The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has appointed Auwal Dankode, who returned $10,000 while cleaning its aircraft in Kano as its ambassador for his exemplary honesty.
According to an official statement released on Saturday by the company’s headquarters at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Dankode was recognized for his outstanding transparency and integrity.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Dankode, while cleaning an Egypt Air MS 878 flight at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Wednesday last week, discovered the cash left behind by a passenger in seat No 25H.
He immediately handed the money over to the airline’s Station Manager.
Awarding Dankode for his kind gesture, NAHCO’s Group Managing Director and CEO, Indranil Gupta, stated that the Kano native for embodying the company’s core values and announced several rewards for his honesty.
These included a substantial cash reward, an instant promotion, and an appointment as the NAHCO Brand Ambassador.
During the ceremony, Gupta 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.
“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.
“We urge you to continue working the same way with very high integrity, diligence and continue being a good NAHCO ambassador.“
Also, lauding Dankode’s actions, the Chief Financial Officer, Adeoye Emiloju, stressed that such integrity cannot be feigned, while the Chief Operating Officer, Didier Steullet, encouraged Dankode to continue on his honourable path.
As NAHCO’s newly appointed Brand Ambassador, Dankode will attend all major events the company organises nationwide, help promote the brand, and have opportunities to travel and engage with senior officials and stakeholders.