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Bestowed with GHI Unsung Hero award in Spain
Auwal Dankode
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Auwal Dankode, who became a Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) brand ambassador after an exemplary act of honesty when he returned $10,000 he found during a cabin cleaning operation at his Kano International Airport station, has added to his accolades, a global award, the Unsung Hero category of the Pride of Groundhandling Award at the Ground Handling International (GHI) Conference, in Barcelona, Spain.
A panel of international judges adjudged Dankode’s act of admirable integrity as excellent enough to overcome five other finalists from other countries. He has received widespread acclaim both within and outside the country since his honest act of returning such a huge sum found in the seat just vacated by travellers on an EgyptAir aircraft.
His story, which has been shared across various platforms, including on the social media pages of prominent Nigerian personalities and blogs, has captured the nation’s attention with many acclaiming his extraordinary act of honesty.
The latest award, a global one, is testimony of the fact that this has attracted international attention, as well. NAHCO, in recognising his exceptional act of honesty, has bestowed upon him numerous accolades, including cash rewards, a double promotion, and the prestigious role of brand ambassador.
He has also been honoured by the National Orientation Agency as the ‘Nigerian of the Week’ on August 28th, acknowledging his unwavering honesty and accountability.
Nigerians on various media platforms have praised Auwal with majority of them noting that his brand of honesty is hard to come by especially considering the current exchange rate of the naira to the United States dollar.
The Pride of Groundhandling Awards is organised by the Ground Handling International. It is an annual event celebrating aviation excellence globally, as well as recognising the outstanding contributions of industry icons. GHI’s Annual Conference is the aviation Ground Handling community’s major conference, hosting thousands of Ground Handling operators, Airlines and investors.
