Victoria Ogunremi, a Nigerian-American woman, has displayed an exceptional act of honesty and integrity when she returned the cash sum of $5,700 found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, U.S.A.
The gesture has been described as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness by most Nigerians living abroad.
She disclosed that her decision to return the money was informed by concern for the person who had lost the money.
In a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ogunremi said, “The thought of the p+in or tra¥ma it could cause inspired me. I did not hesitate to return it because of my Christian faith and beliefs. Honesty brings peace of mind and is the key virtue I cherish,” she explained.
Ogunremi located the money’s owner before notifying her employer’s management. Her act of integrity earned her admiration from colleagues, who commended her strong moral principles. “The management was very pleased and proud of me. The owner was incredibly grateful and showered me with praises,” she said.
She attributed her values to the upbringing instilled by her late father, who taught her the importance of honesty. “He taught us never to take what does not belong to us. These principles have guided me throughout my life, and I hope to instill them in my children and grandchildren,” Ogunremi stated.
She encouraged others to embrace honesty, emphasizing that “a good name is priceless, and peace of mind is golden. No matter how tough your situation is, always return what does not belong to you. Doing the right thing brings rewards far greater than anything material.”