An Akwa Ibom State man, Leo Leo Umana, has reportedly done what proved that there are still people of good character in Nigeria despite the economic downturn many are experiencing in the country.
We learnt that Umana, who claimed to be one of the contractors of the Akwa Ibom State Government, was mistakenly overpaid to the tune of one million eight thousand Naira (N1,008,000) by Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board (AK-SUBEB).
It was gathered that Umana paid back the amount into the account of SUBEB in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.
The contractor took to his Facebook page to make the disclosure after he had paid in the money. He wrote:
“I had a contract job with State Universal Education Board (SUBEB). After the job completion, I was mistakenly over-paid with sum of 1 million, Eight Thousand Naira only (1,008,000.00).
“When I discovered the discrepancy, I notified the Account Department, and I promised to refund the said amount of money. Firstly, they were shocked by my action as a Nigerian, as it was not discovered by the Auditors.
“Today being 7th of December, 2016, as a true patriot and a servant of the Most High God with the fear of God, humanity, conscience and future:
“I, Mr Leo Leo Umana on behalf of myself, my wife and kids paid the sum of ONE MILLION, EIGHT THOUSAND NAIRA (1, 008,000.00) back into the AK-UBE ACCOUNT.
Attached here is the Cheque and deposit slips.
“In a time like this recession and Economic quagmire, Xmas, school fees, it would have been very useful but I thank God for the grace and conscience to report and return the money.
“And I know, by His grace and mercy, I have saved the man’s career and job. I am a satisfied man even in my condition.
All glory return to God”
Below are photo and screenshots of Mr Umana and the bank tellers of the payment:
