Ngozi Mary, an employee of Eko Hotel and Suites, has been recognized and honored by the management for her exceptional honesty and integrity.

The lady, who hails from River state, made headlines after she returned $70,000 that a customer had misplaced at her workplace in Lagos.

The management of Eko Hotel and Suites has decided to show appreciation to their staff, Ngozi Mary, for her dedication in upholding the integrity of the company.

She was honoured with an Award of Excellence by Management of Eko Hotels on Thursday.

Videos circulating online captured the moment Ngozi Mary received the award amidst the presence of the board of directors at Eko Hotel and Suites.

Ngozi saw $70k (N54.3m) a customer misplaced. After giving the money back, her honesty got many Nigerians talking.

Of the many people who rewarded the lady’s rare character was Davido, who asked people to locate the lady for him, noting that he wanted to give her $10k for what she did.

They both had a video call, and Ngozi showered prayers on the Unavailable singer. A recent video that has gone viral online captured the moment the hotel worker got the money in cash in a white envelope.

The Chairman of Emohua local Government area, Hon. Chidi Lloyd, announced the appointment of Mary Kekwaru Ngozi as Ambassador of the local government area.

LIyod said exemplary and outstanding character of Ms Kekwaru has elicited joy among people of Emohua local government area, stressing that the people of the area are very grateful to the young lady for adding immeasurable value of humanity.

While announcing the development, Bright Jossy-Elendu,the Chief Press Secretary of the Council said:

“The Chairman will on Thursday, 3rd August, 2023, formally unveil Ms Mary Ngozi Kekwaru as Emohua Local Government Brand Ambassador, for elevating the image of the local government area with an exceptional character, at a brief reception to be held in her honour at the Executive Chambers of Emohua local government council.”

Ngozi Mary, an employee of Eko Hotel and Suites, has been recognized and honored by the management for her exceptional honesty and integrity.