The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday gave a special recognition to Aircraftman Bashir Umar who returned a missing 37,000 Euros to the owner at the Hajj Camp of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, promoted him from aircraftman to Corporal at NAF headquarters of the Air Force in Abuja.
Umar was flown into Abuja alongside his parents in a NAF aircraft.
Abubakar said since the establishment of the Air Force, it was the first time a personnel of his rank was flown with a NAF jet.
He added: “It is my pleasure to welcome you all as we gather to witness a highpoint in the career of ACM Bashir. I am also particularly thrilled to be part of another history being recorded here today by the exemplary conduct of this non-commissioned officer.
“ACM Bashir’s display of uncommon act of integrity by returning €37,000 he found at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, to its owner on July 7, 2019 while performing his routine duties, portrays the good values we hold in high esteem in NAF.
“In this vein, a key driver of my vision, which is to ‘Promote and inculcate the core values of integrity, excellence and service delivery’ readily comes to mind.
“Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to say that we have found in ACM Bashir the rare qualities we stand for in the Nigerian Air Force.
“The special promotion of ACM Bashir to the rank of Corporal today, apart from serving as a reward for good conduct, is also to serve as motivation to other airmen/airwomen to aspire for such elevation. I am, therefore, delighted to see a cross section of the gathering of members and friends of the Air Force family for an event that triggers happiness and self-actualisation.
“As you must have realised by now, ACM Bashir has earned the rank of Corporal by good conduct and as part of our desire to reward uncommon good deeds and excellence, we have chosen to have him decorated in front of his friends, peers and family.
“…Let me sincerely thank our invited guests for finding time to come and share in the joy of this occasion. My particular thanks go to the parents of ACM Bashir for the support they have been providing him all these years. He will continue to need this support, perhaps even more now than ever. I commend them for grooming him with the values that have earned him this accolade.”
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