NAHCON

By Uzair Adam

Aviation worker Auwal Ahmed Dankode has returned $10,000 (approximately N16 million) that he found while cleaning an aircraft at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.

Dankode, who works for the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), discovered the money on an Egypt Air aircraft that landed around 1:30 pm on Wednesday.

He explained that he was performing a routine cleaning of the plane when he spotted the money in an envelope.

“In our training, we’re instructed to report any items found on aircraft to our supervisor,” Dankode told journalists.

“Since my supervisor wasn’t available at that time, I immediately reported the discovery to the airline company’s manager to help find the rightful owner.

“Shortly after, a man rushed to the aircraft, searching for his lost money. The manager asked him a series of questions to verify his claim, including the specific seat number where the envelope was found. Once his answers matched, the money was handed back to him.

Dankode expressed his joy at being able to return the lost money, saying, “I am very happy that God used me to make someone else happy.

“Returning what does not belong to me is nothing because that is the training we got from home. The owner, who spoke Arabic and did not understand Hausa, was so relieved and thankful that he hugged me many times.

“A native of Kode in Bunkure local government area, Kano State, Dankode is well-known for his honesty and strong sense of integrity.

By Sabiu Abdullahi 

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). 

This is contained in a statement released today by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) via his social media handles. 

The renowned scholar, who boasts qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan, is expected to bring his expertise to bear in leading the commission. 

Professor Usman’s experience in Hajj operations is noteworthy, having previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Pilgrims Board, where he successfully managed the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country. 

The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. President Tinubu has charged the new Chairman to discharge his duties with “integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the nation.”

The appointment of Prof. Pakistan comes a few days after the immediate sacked former NAHCON chairman, Jalal Arabi, was alleged to have squandered and mismanaged Hajj funds.