Nigerian Woman Returns $5,700 Found In U.S Toilet

Victoria Ogunremi, a Nigerian-American woman, returned $5,700 she found in a restroom at her workplace in New Jersey, USA.

Her act of honesty and kindness has been widely praised by Nigerians living abroad.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, Ogunremi explained that her decision to return the money was motivated by empathy for the person who had lost it, and that her actions had earned her commendations from her employer, colleagues, and the individual who misplaced the money.

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Mr Ogunremi said: “The thought of the pain or trauma it could cause inspired me.

“I did not hesitate to return it because of my Christian faith and beliefs. Honesty brings peace of mind and it is the key virtue I cherish.”

She explained that she had located the owner of the money before notifying her employer.

Mrs. Ogunremi also mentioned that her colleagues admired her gesture, with many expressing that they were not surprised by her act of kindness.

“The management was very pleased and proud of me. The owner was incredibly grateful and showered me with praises.

“They told me that it could only have been an act of kindness by a woman with the fear of God to do something like this,” she recounted.

The Nigerian-American attributed her kind nature to her late father’s teachings on moral upbringing, adding “he taught us never to take what does not belong to us.

“Such principles have guided me throughout my life, knowing that honesty is a principle I hope to instill in my children and grand-children.

“Whether someone is watching or not, doing the right thing matters. A good name is priceless and peace of mind is golden.

“No matter how tough your situation is, always return what does not belong to you. Doing the right thing brings rewards far greater than anything material.”

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