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May God Bless you all! The peaceful protest went smoothly in Lagos, Nigeria following the Almighty God's decision to wash the land clean of Osamuyia's blood.

The morning began with the most ferocious rainstorm thus far this year, with flooding far exceeding anything else most Lagosians have experienced recently.

Unbeknownst to us, we all prayed in our individual homes and headed out determined to stand up as a collective for our fallen brother.

As if on cue, God simple made the rain cease. I cannot explain it except to say that his divine presence was manifest.

We gathered in front of Mega Plaza VI and walked slowly to the Spanish consulate gathering interested passersby along the way.

On reaching there, the security person said they would only allow one person in. I volunteered for that role and met with the Consul General herself.

She was unfailingly courteous, received the letter and promised to take it to the highest authorities.

I gave it to her, she acknowledged receipt and I will scan the letter later for upload.

On coming out of the consulate, I met with journalists from both the print and electronic media including NTA, Galaxy TV, Channels, MBI, Minaj and others. (I apologize for anyone I did not mention as I may not have known they were present).

They asked me many questions which I answered to the best of my ability on behalf of the Concerned Nigerians Worldwide.

I recognized and acknowledged the efforts of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in over 20 countries committed to staging a simultaneous peaceful protest.

Mr Kanu brought the late Osamuiya's parents to the protest and their account of their grief and the entire situation brought everyone to tears.

I must commend the actions and activities of the Nigerian police who were unfailingly courteous and maintained a respectful boundary around the premises. Following the protest, the DPO invited me to his office to write a statement. While there, I saw in the Tribune newspaper that the Federal Government had formally written the Spanish Government for an explanation. All, do not despise the days of small beginnings!

I must thank members of the nuclear planning committee here who I shall mention in person later. (I'm just rushing to report this). Some of them used their platform as on-air personalities to increase awareness in the local media. The members of the press are to be commended for attending and providing much needed coverage.

Some people who chose to go unmentioned must also be highlighted for special commendation: Thanks to the efforts of Anne Mordi, a gentleman called Sunny VOLUNTEERED to host the Aikpitanhi parents in his home from tonight. It is that kind of sacrifice and selflessness that I see as characteristic of Nigerians and while the event that has brought us together is tragic, I am glad to see we STILL can be our brother's keepers.

Based on a conversation with Mummy Mordi, Festus Keyamo deputized an attorney from his Chambers to attend the protest march because he was out of town himself. I have to tell you all; while I'm always proud to be a Nigerian, today, you ALL have justified my confidence.

As we mourn the end of the life our our compatriot, Mr. Osamuiya Aikpitanhi, I believe we note the beginning of a new consciousness by Nigerians of all stripes, with no regard to 'tribe' etc. who came together to demand for justice in a dignified and peaceful manner.

God bless you all. God bless Nigeria.

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Good work eeze, you make us all proud.

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Thanks for the update EZB. Una well done.

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Thanks EZB for the update. I hear your protest went so well, you folks represented well. Gosh i feel like a proud parent right about now. Will give updates on the UK protest later. Or better still, leave it to Uche and Uncle Tisha

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Thanks EeZeeBee, Kanu, everyone involved with the Nigeria project. Thanks guys for making us proud.

Thanks a million.

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To Kanu, EZB and more espescially the parents and all the Nigerian journalists that participated, I really doff my hat for you all. You guys represents hope. Charity so they say must start at home and so it was. To nigerian police, thanks for the good example shown and how i wish you NPF will continue like this.


La verita' fa male !!!!

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...Read the full article.

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I commend all you compatriots for your efforts during the protests. Aikpitanhi Protest has marked the beginning of a movement. His untimely death in the hands of Spanish officials though outrageous is not in vain. I hope that we maintain this movement for sending massages to authorities both within the country and without whenever they step on the people's right.
I once more commend all of you especially NVS for making this possible.

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Many thanks to you all for the peaceful protest and good work.

Special thanks to NVS for making all these possible.

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Many thanks, EZB for organizing the Lagos protest. You and everyone involved have made us proud! The tears on the faces of the Aikpitanhis says it all. Those pictures were simply heart-rending. No human being should have to undergo such emotional and psychological pains.

Again, I sincerely hope these well-coordinated protests by Concerned Nigerians Worldwide will not be in vain - especially since the relevant Nigerian authorities are still sitting on their hands. For justice to be done in this case, the Spanish authorities must meet the demands stated on that petition and it is the responsibility of the Nigerian government to ensure this happens. Nigeria has repeatedly failed Nigerians time and time again - will Yaradua and his handlers step up to the plate this time? We wait with bated breath.

Thank you once again!