Nigerian Woman Honoured With Integrity Award In The U.S. For Returning $4,000 (N1.5 Million)
At a time where values and morals are no longer held in high esteem, a Nigerian abroad has done the country proud.
Chioma Odidika was honoured with an Integrity Award by the Sheriff of Richland County in South Carolina, USA, for returning $4,000 USD.
Odidika, who hails from Imo, said she received an email from possible scammers, who had called her on phone and before she knew what was happening, they had sent a cheque of $4,000 U.S.
She said that she immediately called President Tonna Okei (Ikuku Oma), President of the Organisation of African Unity SC, who immediately called the Sheriff of Richland County, after which “the Police of Columbia City took me”.
Odidika said that she reported and surrendered the cheque.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has lauded Odidika for her act.
In a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa extolled the virtue demonstrated by the Nigerian, saying that she had made the country proud.
She said it was gratifying to note that the uncommon act of honesty of Odidika had earned her Integrity Award from the Sheriff of Richland County.
“It is indeed a well-deserved award and a great opportunity to celebrate you.
“This is another victory for Nigeria, as another proud Nigerian is portraying what Nigeria is about and that is honesty.
“Thank you for being a good ambassador of your country Nigeria.
“You have portrayed Nigerians in the diaspora as unique, honest, and trustworthy immigrants.
“No legacy is as rich as honesty. It remains the best policy. We must continue to exhibit such behaviour wherever we find ourselves.
“We must continue to be good ambassadors of our country,” she added.
Odidika was given an award of honesty by the Sheriff and offer of a job on Sept. 2, 2020.
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