In Nigeria, the concept of honesty is a big deal, especially during this recent economic meltdown
An excited Nigerian lady has given us reason to understand that honesty is the best policy and above all, it pays to be good.
According to facebook user, Chinyere Precious-emerald Okorie, she has become N10,000 richer after an act of kinddness to a young man who forgot his phone in the tricycle she also boarded.
Explaining that she had to go through the pain of paying an additional N200 just to return the phone, the man showed his appreciation by crediting her account.
Full story below;
“The man that sat beside me inside a keke today, dropped his phone. He already alighted before me. I had to plead with the keke driver to make a u turn if by any chance we would find him. I switched it off. Oh yes, I paid extra 200. We got there while my eyes scampered everywhere.
It was hard to recognise him for obvious reasons. But I noticed a man touching every part of his body in search of something. Then I switched it on. I walked up to him and asked if he was looking for anything. He said yes. I asked what? He said his phone. I gave him my phone to dial it. He did and it rang in my pocket.”
“His joy was boundless. We talked a little and exchanged numbers. He called later to ask for my account details. I didn’t hesitate to give him o. For this Buhari red era? I just went for a little nap. I woke up to alert o. Ahhhhh!!! Ah go craze for here o. It pays to do the right thing mehn. I have my dignity and 10k extra. Make all of una drink beer for my head”