An employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company, has made headlines after returning $10,000 (Kshs 1.29 million) he found in an airplane.
The man, Auwal Dankode, who works at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kode, Kano State, discovered the stack of cash while cleaning the aircraft.
According to X user Tafawa Balewa, Dankode, after discovering the cash, promptly reported the incident to the airline company’s manager, initiating a search for the rightful owner.
He took to his X account detailing the selfless act that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability at the workplace. In fact, he stated that Dankode was known for his values, as he was God-fearing and honest.
“This Boy, Named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, an Employee of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), Found $10,000—Approximately 16 Million Naira—Inside a Plane While Cleaning It,” his statement read.
“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.”
A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makaman, confirmed the same, stating that his immediate action has gained him widespread praise and admiration.
Zagazola added that as investigations continue to identify the owner of the lost money, the cleaner’s actions were admirable and should be emulated.
“Auwal’s actions serve as a shining example of the positive impact that even small acts of kindness can have,” he stated.
His fellow countrymen have commended him for his honesty as was witnessed on social media where they shared their sentiments.
SuperSlimEli, tweeted, “I respect people like this. We still have good people in this country; they should be protected at all costs.”
Another named Maxajee, said, “He’s God-fearing, most people would have kept mute about it and spent the money.”
