Auwal Dankode, a cleaner at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, has received widespread praise for his honesty after he found $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft and returned it.

Dankode works for the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and came across the large sum of money, equivalent to about 16 million naira, while doing his job. Instead of keeping the money, he immediately reported it to the airline company’s manager. This prompted a search for the rightful owner of the lost money.

The story was shared by Zagazola Makaman, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, on X (formerly Twitter). Makaman highlighted Dankode’s actions, saying, “Auwal’s actions serve as a shining example of the positive impact that even small acts of kindness can have.” He emphasized how Dankode’s honesty reflects well on his character and shows the powerful effect that even simple acts of integrity can create in a community.

According to Makaman, Dankode, who is originally from Kode in Kano State, is known for his strong fear of God and honesty, which are traits that guided his decision to return the money. Many people have applauded his act of kindness, seeing it as a reminder that there are still good people who make the right choices, even when no one is watching.

As the search for the rightful owner continues, Dankode’s action has become an inspiration to many, showing that honesty is still valued in society. His decision to return the money instead of keeping it has won him respect and admiration from people both within and outside the aviation community.

Through his actions, Dankode has proven that integrity is not about how much you have, but about how you act when faced with choices that test your values.