A US-based Nigerian soldier with UN peace-keeping force has offered his daughter’s hand in marriage to Lt. Yerima, the officer who recently went viral for confronting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a land dispute in Abuja.
In a post that quickly circulated online by a man Identified as Falegan Opeyemi David, the officer praised Lt. Yerima for his bravery and composure during the altercation, describing him as a man of integrity deserving of a good family.
He wrote:
“Don’t worry, you will marry my daughter. She is almost a full lieutenant too. She is an elite soldier. I like your steeze in the face of unprecedented provocation. Very, very professional.”
The gesture has sparked wide reactions on social media, with Nigerians both amused and impressed by the UN officer’s bold offer.
Some fans joked about the international attention while others celebrated the recognition of integrity and valor across borders.
One commentator said, “Only in Nigeria would a viral video lead to a marriage proposal from the US!” Another added, “Lt. Yerima’s fame is going international, this is wild.”
The viral offer has cemented Lt. Yerima’s status as a national sensation and an internationally admired figure.
