Can we all remember the story of the honest taxi driver, (Mr Imeh Usuah) who returned $120,000, (About 18 Million Naira) left in his car by a passenger. CLICK HERE
While some Nigerians commended his honesty, others called him a fool, considering the fact that the taxi driver wasn't too financially buoyant himself.
Coupled with the fact that, until recently he hasn't been rewarded for his good deed.
NigerianEye earlier reported that Mr Usuah was awarded by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and given a token amount of N30,000. An amount which many criticized as being to small.
Luck however smiled on Mr Imeh Usuah on Tuesday, as he emerged the winner of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) maiden Integrity Award. Usuah was awarded a plaque and N2.5 million ($15,860) for his honesty.
Usuah, accompanied by his wife Mercy was celebrated by the capital market community for returning N18 million forgotten in his taxi cab in 2007 by a customer.
Usuah a former workshop foreman with Julius Berger Plc had earlier been acknowledged and commended by four different groups in the country.
Ms Arunma Oteh, the Director- General of SEC said that the award was the commission’s contributions toward the promotion, recognition and reward for integrity.
“Usuah’s exemplary act of honesty and integrity had sprinkled a burst of refreshing dew upon the national consciousness,” Oteh said.
She said that “the integrity award is a careful response to a critical need of the Nigerian society, as it is through it that trust is built and sustained.”
In his response, Usuah, a native of Ubokudom in Akwa Ibom, commended the commission for the gesture and devoted the award to the “unsung honest and committed Nigerians across the country.”
NigerianEYE commends Akwa Ibom-born Usuah, A struggling taxi driver, close to 70 years in age, with a large family of 6, laboriously struggling to make ends meet, and yet without compromising morals. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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So nice may GOD bless him and he is family, thank GOD we still have good Nigeria
ReplyDeleteHe shud be made the president of nigeria
ReplyDeleteDas commendable! He is a mentor!
ReplyDeleteClose to 70? This guy looks 25 years younger. I guess leading a good life is another secret to look better as you age.
ReplyDeleteHes just like my father, tank God 4 him
ReplyDeleteHe must be a Jehovah's Witness...they are publicly known for such honesty.
ReplyDeleteMr Usah, you are blessed!
ReplyDeleteMay God u and your family sir, to enjoy your money.
ReplyDeleteThis is a man dat fear God, his heart is close to God, and i know dat my heavenly father is happy with him.
ReplyDeletea goon name is better than riches. This is just the beginning of ur blessings. God bless u Mr Usah!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteshow me a man that is diligent in his ways he shall dine with kings. It is well with u sir!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMost of those who don't take what's not theirs are Jehovah's Witness. He must be commended even if he's not a Jehovah's witness. There are only few people like them.May God bless his family.
ReplyDeleteWhen will National award be give to such a true Nigeria?
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the few Nigerians that are still convincing us that we still have honest individuals in this country. He really proved that Godliness with contentment is great gain. Nigerians please learn from him. may God reward you eternally.
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