An employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), Auwal Dankode, has earned widespread praise for his act of integrity after returning $10,000, roughly N16 million, that he found while cleaning an aircraft at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano.
Dankode, who hails from Kode in Kano State, discovered the money during his routine cleaning duties. Without hesitation, he reported the find to the airline company’s manager to ensure that the rightful owner could be located.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makaman, highlighted Dankode’s commendable action in a post on the X platform on Wednesday. He described Dankode as a man known for his strong fear of God and deep-seated honesty.
Makaman emphasized that Dankode’s selfless act underscores the importance of honesty and accountability in the workplace. He also noted that the ongoing investigation to identify the owner of the money only further showcases Dankode’s exemplary character.
“This young man, named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, an employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), found $10,000—approximately N16m—inside a plane while cleaning it. Upon discovering the money, Auwal immediately reported it to the airline company’s manager to initiate the search for the rightful owner. The incident took place at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Auwal, originally from Kode in Kano State, is known for his strong fear of God and honesty,” the post read.
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