The University of Ibadan (UI) has praised and honoured a security guard for his honesty after he found and returned a lost purse containing cash and valuables to its rightful owner.
The guard, Assistant Security Officer in the institution, Mr Amidu Oyekanmi, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023,, discovered the purse while on duty at the university premises and promptly turned it into the university’s security office.
The purse’s owner, who was identified as a university student, expressed her gratitude to the guard and the university for the prompt action taken to recover her lost belongings.
UI management also commended the security guard for his honesty and diligence, stating that his action was a reflection of the university’s core values of integrity and excellence.
“if all Nigerians, irrespective of religious persuasions, made honesty and integrity their watchwords, the country would be better for it,” UI VC Professor Kayode Adebowale said.
This act of honesty serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and ethical behaviour, and the positive impact it can have on individuals and society as a whole.
It is essential to recognize and celebrate individuals who exhibit such values as they contribute to a better world.
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