Buhari Commends Two Airport Security Men, See Why

President Buhari Preaches Integrity

Nigerians have been urged to emulate two security men who returned a handbag filled with valuable items including Dollars forgotten at the Murtala Muhammed Airport by an American returnee.

In a statement issued by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, which was made available to Naija News, President Muhammadu Buhari said he believes Nigeria is resolutely on the road to a new dawn.

On August 18, 2018, a Lagos-based medical doctor, Banji Oyegbami, went to pick up a family returning from America at the airport.

While placing their luggage in the car, the hand bag of the returnee’s wife fell down without anyone noticing.

In less than 90 minutes, an officer of Halogen Securities on duty at the airport, called the couple, to come for the retrieved bag.

When the couple got the bag, they confirmed that all the contents, including a huge amount of American dollars phone, wrist watch, and other valuables were still intact.

The grateful couple offered a generous gift, but Francis Emepueaku and Achi Daniel, the security guards, rejected it, saying that the were only doing their jobs.

According to Buhari “Honesty remains the best policy. We must exhibit such behaviour in whatever position we find ourselves, whether high or low,” he said.

“The security men could have chosen to behave differently, following the self-serving principle of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them.’ But they have chosen to be examples of good, honest Nigerians. I commend their conduct to the rest of the country.”

Buhari urged Nigerians to always bring out the best in themselves, stating that this would ensure that they are not duped by those who are seeking powers for selfish and dubious reasons.

“Nigeria will no longer be a byword for corruption and plundering of public resources. That is the path we have chosen to take, and our country will eventually get to a new shore,” Buhari said.