By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
I Like Your Steeze — US-Based Nigerian Soldier Offers Daughter’s Hand to Lt. Yerima After Viral Clash With Wike
A US-based Nigerian soldier, identified as Falegan Opeyemi David, has stirred reactions across social media after publicly offering his daughter’s hand in marriage to Lieutenant Yerima, the officer who recently went viral for his calm yet firm confrontation with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during a land dispute in Abuja.
The dramatic incident between Wike and Lt. Yerima became a trending topic nationwide, with many Nigerians praising the young officer for displaying remarkable restraint and professionalism under pressure.
Moved by Yerima’s conduct, Falegan took to social media to applaud him, describing the lieutenant as a man of discipline and composure. His message, both humorous and heartfelt, quickly gained traction online.
“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,” he wrote.
The post has since gone viral, attracting a flood of comments from Nigerians who found the gesture both entertaining and admirable.
Many commended Lt. Yerima for earning international praise, while others joked about how quickly his courage translated into a cross-continental marriage proposal.
Social media users celebrated the symbolic recognition of integrity and valor, with one commenter writing, “Only in Nigeria would a viral confrontation lead to a marriage proposal from the US!” Another quipped, “Lt. Yerima’s fame has gone global — even love is now saluting him.”
The incident has not only made Lt. Yerima a national hero but also an internet sensation whose calm defiance in uniform continues to earn admiration at home and abroad.
With Falegan’s post still circulating widely, the soldier’s offer has added a humorous yet touching twist to what began as a tense moment, turning Lt. Yerima into an unlikely symbol of professionalism, composure, and, now, unexpected romance.
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