In a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that ” it is a thing of joy that another Nigerian Diaspora has made Nigerians proud with her conduct.
“It is gratifying to note that the uncommon act of honesty of Ms Chioma Odidika has earned her Integrity Award from the Sheriff of Richland County.
Dabiri-Erewa said “ it is indeed a well deserved award and a great
opportunity to celebrate you. This is another victory for Nigeria, as
another proud Nigeria is portraying what Nigeria is about and that is
honesty.Thanks for being a good ambassador of your country Nigeria,
you have portrayed the image of Nigerians in the diaspora as unique,
honest and trustworthy immigrants”.
“No legacy is as rich as honesty; it remains the best policy. We must
continue to exhibit such behaviour in wherever we find ourselves. We
must continue to be a good Ambassador to our country,” She stressed.
Chioma, who hails from Imo state, said she received an email from
possible scammers. They called her and before she knew what was
happening, they had sent a check of $4000 USD.
According to her, “I immediately called President Tonna Okei (Ikuku
Oma), President of Organization of African Unity SC who immediately
called the Sheriff of Richland County and the Police of Columbia City
took me”.
Odidika reported and surrendered the check. President Okei called both
police leaders and made a strong representation and Ms Chioma was given an award of honesty by the Sheriff and offer of a job on 2nd September,2020.
It will be recalled that another Nigerian based in Qatar, Michael
Jonathan Asemota in 2018 returned $441,127.99 about N150 million
wrongfully posted into his account in Qatar.
