A Nigerian lady identified as Chinecherem has received widespread praise for her remarkable act of integrity after discovering a forgotten phone in a Lagos commercial bus. Sharing her story on X, she explained how the device’s e-SIM function made it hard to track the owner of the phone, calling for assistance.
Chinecherem’s plea quickly gained traction on X, as many Nigerians on X praised her honesty while retweeting her post. “Nigerians are good people,” one user commented. “”God will exceed your heart desires in Jesus name. Amen,” wrote another user, expressing faith that the owner would reach out soon.
Hello twitter help me retweet. I found this in a bus this morning when I went to Balogun. Retweet to find the owner pic.twitter.com/MxjJIVaupi
— Chimnecherem (@Chimnecherem__) September 14, 2024
Not long afterwards, Chinecherem posted that the phone had been retrieved by its owner, expressing her gratitude. “Thank you, Twitter!” she wrote.
Chinecherem’s decision to return the phone without accepting any reward hinted at a rare act of integrity, especially in a time of economic hardship. Her actions serve as a reminder of the enduring values of integrity and kindness. As one commenter put it, “The country is tough, but we shouldn’t lose our love for humanity.”
The story has inspired many, with others offering words of encouragement and expressing hope that such acts of goodness will inspire more people. “I’m glad we still have good people like this on earth,” wrote one user, emphasising the importance of believing in humanity’s inherent goodness.
Chinecherem, a Nigerian lady, won wide admiration after finding a forgotten phone on a Lagos commercial bus and seeking its owner. Due to the phone's e-SIM, tracking was difficult, leading her to request help on social media platform X. Her post garnered many retweets and praise for her honesty, with users expressing hopes that the owner would soon be found.
Shortly afterward, Chinecherem updated that the phone had been retrieved by its owner, thanking Twitter for the support. She declined any reward, emphasizing integrity during economic hardship. Her actions underscored enduring values of kindness and humanity, inspiring others and reminding them of the goodness that still exists in people.
