Auwal Dankode, an employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) who returned US$10,000 that he found while cleaning an aircraft at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State has been widely praised for his honesty by Nigerians, TheMediaGood Newspaper can report.
According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makaman, who shared the story on the X platform on Wednesday, Dankode immediately reported the discovery to the airline company’s manager, initiating efforts to locate the rightful owner of the money. Dankode, who hails from Kode in Kano State, is recognized for his strong fear of God and unwavering integrity. His actions have been celebrated as an exemplary demonstration of honesty and accountability in the workplace.
Zagazola said that as the investigation continues to find the owner of the lost money, Dankode’s actions serve as a shining example of how small acts of kindness can make a significant impact. The post read, ‘This boy, Named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, an employee of 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 Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Auwal, originally from Kode in Kano State, is known for his strong fear of God and honesty.’
Meanwhile, X platform users have continued to commend Auwal for his honesty.A user, identified with the handle @SuperSlimEli, tweeted, “I respect people like this. We still have good people in this country; they should be protected at all costs.”Yaya Aba, with @Maxajee, said, “He’s God-fearing… most people would have kept mute about it and spent the money.”