A Nigerian man, Umar Ibrahim Umar, has given a befitting response to someone who reposted his NYSC parade photo on Twitter - Umar said he is happy, a response that came after his photo was used as a meme for bants

- There were tweeps who felt that 'dragging' him for choosing to be passionate about his service was uncalled for.

A young man, Umar Ibrahim Umar, whose National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) snap became an instant meme for his passionate pose has replied a tweep who reshared the photo.

A tweeter user with the handle @MaziIbe_ shared the parade picture, asking people where the ex-corps member is at present.

Hours after on Monday, February 22, Umar replied:

"I'm here. Happy and thankful!"
Many Nigerians who were surprised by his response said they also have a lot of questions to ask him concerning his passion on the NYSC campground.

His comment section is filled with hilarious opinions and those who said his patriotism is worthy of emulation.

As at the time of writing this report, his reply has over 18,000 likes with 5,000 retweets. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

@Ezzy_Vicky said:

"One thing people don't understand is 'whatever you do, do it well'. Is serving his father's land well now a crime and something to drag about? This app people self, shior."
@ben_idika said:

"Nobody ask whether you dey happy...why you come dey explain."

@AbuduOfficial said:

"Those shading this guy are not even doing well outside Twitter, but let's just enjoy the bants. Bro, be active on twitter, if you're into a business or something, always post. Just be active."
@GodsgreatG said:

"Going through the comment shows how much a lot of us have become insensitive. We just want to give a savage reply and trend for a few days. What people want for themselves doesn’t count anymore. The guy shouted, is it anyone’s shout, did he borrow anyone’s voice or strength."

https://www.legit.ng/amp/1403991-nigerian-man-passionate-nysc-parade-photo-viral-finally-speaks-s-well.html

have been seeing this picture since around 2015........ abi na only me

I'm pretty sure dude was about to shout "national salute."salute"

abeg bros Nigeria is not worth the strength jor, na japa things dey my mind

SmellySperm:
I'm pretty sure dude was about to shout "national salute."salute"

abeg bros Nigeria is not worth the strength jor, na japa things dey my mind

You really think so?

Way he take am personal though. Shey na war ni.