If we know one thing, it’s that Nigerians are vocal. Very vocal. We can’t be oppressed or suppressed.
And with social media, ain’t nobody holding us down.
But what happens when Nigerians fed up with our numerous problems attack the wrong person or party?
That is the story of Nasser Al-Saadi from Qatar and senior executive at Aljazeera, who got caught in the crossfire between the people of Nigeria and the National Assembly.
As Nasser’s Twitter handle is @Nass, which is the same as the acronym ‘NASS’ for National Assembly, he got a lot of misplaced fury.
His handle literally became infamous on this side of the world.
His mentions were on fire. He just couldn’t take it.
But he soon began to see the humour in the situation and decide to embrace it.
Seriously??
— Nasser Al-Saadi (@Nass) June 26, 2015#NASS #Nigeria https://t.co/oWR2L97HFF
He gave us listening ear.
And even began to champion for our rights!
And was sad when most Nigerians finally understood what was happening.
But he refused to change his handle.
He gave us updates about Nigeria.
Now Nasser and Nigerians are best of friends.
My peeps from #Nigeria suddenly started interacting with me. Where have you been people i've missed you.
— Nasser Al-Saadi (@Nass) October 7, 2015
And he checks in with us from time to time.
And had chats about football.
The when all was too quiet recently, he wondered why.
And Nigerians had answers for him.
@Nass You assume wrong, we are quiet because nothing has gone more wrong than usual.
— So Weird (@BodieLowber) March 7, 2016His mentions are about to catch fire.
Hey @Nass your mentions about to be lit again
— Ugonna (@UgonnaLaCadena) March 15, 2016
Some even want him to be an Ambassador to Nigeria.
Some have disowned the National Assembly for Nasser.
. @MofaQatar_EN We tweet all our frustration @Nass. He is very understanding and listens. Infact, he is our @nass, we know no other.
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) March 15, 2016
