The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has honored Mr. Auwal Dankode, a company staff member, for his honesty after he returned $10,000 found while cleaning an aircraft in Kano.
Dankode, a Kano native, was celebrated at the company’s headquarters at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos for his integrity.
Last Wednesday, while cleaning an MS 878 passenger aircraft operated by Egypt Air at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Dankode discovered the money left behind by a passenger in seat No. 25H and promptly handed it over to the airline’s Station Manager.
The Group Managing Director/CEO of NAHCO, Mr. Indranil Gupta, praised Dankode for exemplifying the company’s values.
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He announced a substantial cash reward, an immediate promotion, and an appointment as a NAHCO Brand Ambassador.
Gupta, who led the management team in appreciating the staff member said, “We are truly proud of the exemplary character exhibited by Auwal. He is a true NAHCO ambassador and an embodiment of what NAHCO stands for, honesty, integrity, diligence and hard work.”
The GMD added, “We celebrate your being and we want this to be just the beginning. Let the values which your family has instilled, guide you and groom you into ideal leader, which everyone will be proud of.”
The CEO highlighted that most NAHCO employees consistently demonstrate these values in their daily work.
“We urge you to continue working the same way with very high integrity, diligence and continue being a good NAHCO ambassador,” Gupta said.
On the occasion, NAHCO’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Adeoye Emiloju, praised Dankode for demonstrating exceptional integrity.
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“The integrity you’ve displayed is not something that anyone can pretend to have. You’ve shown that it is something that is in you,” Emiloju pointed out.
The COO, Mr. Didier Steullet, also urged Dankode to continue on his commendable path.
Steullet said: “What you have done is very good. You’re the example not only of the week but probably of the year. My only recommendation is that please keep going on the same way. Remain yourself and don’t get carried away with the adulation that you are receiving on social media. You need to remain grounded and make a difference in the world. Stay on the nice side of the ‘force’ and your life will be good.”
Group Executive Director, Dr. Sola Obabori added, “You’ve become a poster boy of NAHCO not only in Nigeria but all over the world because the internet makes things global. You have done something that makes us proud. In today’s Nigeria, where the value of a dollar is so very high, by returning so many of them, you’ve done something commendable. For you to have seen something as valuable, and give it up, it shows that you’re a man, who has purity of heart. This is very commendable and appreciated. Every well-meaning Nigerian will appreciate what you have done.”
As a brand ambassador, Dankode will attend all major NAHCO events nationwide, promote the company’s brand, and have opportunities to travel and engage with top officials and stakeholders.
