Kano state Governor, Abba Yusuf has gifted a permanent and pensionable appointment to one Dayyabu Haladu, a casual worker at the state Pilgrims Welfare Board, who returned missing $16,000( N12,138,828) during the last Hajj operation in Saudi Arabia.
Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Bature Dawakin Tofa disclosed this development in a statement in Kano on Tuesday.
Gov. Yusuf while receiving the report of the board for the 2023 Hajj added that he will be offering the casual worker a gift of N1 million and automatic slot for the forthcoming Hajj.
While expressing appreciation to the casual worker for displaying self contentment, Yusuf said; such character displayed by Dayyabu was an excellent behaviour worthy of emulation by all and sundry.
“As a casual staff whose allowance is nothing to take home about, this gentleman managed to return the lost money.
“It shows how this person has a fear of Allah and he deserved to be celebrated,” he said.
Yusuf went on to admonish the people of Kano to maintain the hard-earned reputation of the state by showcasing the good virtues of trustworthiness, self discipline and contentment so that they could live a happy life.
On his part, Dayyabu revealed that he returned the lost money to the state Pilgrims Welfare Board for the fear of Allah, knowing well that it is not proper to use what does not belong to him in spite of the current economic hardships.
He expressed gratitude to the governor for the gesture, saying that it was the most joyful moment of his life.
In the meantime, the governor has pledged that the renowned tricycle rider, Auwalu Salisu, who returned a lost N16 million to a foreigner, will receive recognition from the government soon. The governor noted that this act highlights the remarkable trustworthiness of the people of Kano, ultimately enhancing the state’s positive reputation.
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