The Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zone, 12 Command in Kano, has honoured volunteer staff, Mr. Nura Abdullahi, for returning more than N20 million forgotten by co-passenger in a commercial tricycle.
Zonal Commander, ACG Amos Abiodun-Taiwo, presented a commendation letter to Abdullahi, praising his “rare display of honesty, integrity, and professionalism”.
Abdullahi discovered the bag of money in the tricycle after the owner, Alhaji Mustapha from Katsina State, mistakenly left behind. Using the last dialed number on his phone, Abdullahi was able to contact the rightful owner.
Despite being a volunteer and having less than N20,000 in his account he chose to act with integrity.
The NSCDC Commandant-General, Dr.Ahmed Abubakar Audi, directed that Abdullahi be celebrated as a role model for Nigerians.
Abiodun-Taiwo emphasized that such acts should be widely publicized to encourage moral uprightness.
The commander assured that Abdullahi would received a reward for his honesty.
He also urged citizens to emulate such values, saying that “It pays to be honest” especially during tough economic hardship.
-9News Nigeria.
