Arik Air Stowaway Gets Scholarship From Edo State Governor || Daniel Oikhena Admitted Into Boarding School

Daniel, the 13-year-old Benin stowaway boy, who got nabbed by FAAN officials in Lagos last month after a 35-minute flight in Arik Air plane tyre compartment from Benin to Lagos, is now a national hero.

Following his risky adventure, the governor of his state, Edo State Governor Oshiomhole has offered to grant him scholarship till University level.

Daniel Oikhena and the Managing director of FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria) Mr. George Uriesi paid a courtesy visit to the State House.

Governor Adams made his intention known yesterday in a press briefing.

Currently, Daniel has gained admission into one of the best secondary schools in Benin City.Before Governor Adams' promise, another group that aided his release from SSS office, De Rauf of Osun State has offered to sponsor Daniel's education till University level.

So with this new deal, the boy has two official sponsors.

In a press conference yesterday, Governor Oshiomhole said: "Without meaning to encourage anyone else, we decided to support him by sending him to one of the top secondary schools in Edo State that is owned by the Government. The reason for opting for a boarding school is that we think that there is need to closely watch him which his parents could not do."

"He is an intelligent young man with uncommon challenges, but one that has a vision. We had him examined by people who should know and the result confirmed that he is normal."

"This incident was probably the kind of trigger that we needed to improve the facilities at our Airports..."