Yusuf Suleiman, a 32-year-old businessman from Kano State, Nigeria, recently gained attention for his act of returning the salary payments made into his late father’s bank account by the Kano State Government. Here is an overview of his responses to the interview questions:
Father’s Occupation: Yusuf’s father, Suleiman Datti (Magatakardan Sumaila), was a civil servant who worked as a clerical officer on Grade Level 06 in the Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State.
Father’s Passing: His father passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Family Size: Yusuf’s late father had one wife and 11 children, with Yusuf being the eldest.
Education and Occupation: Yusuf is a 32-year-old businessman. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources obtained from Cambridge International College, Britain, Sudan Campus. He is involved in the business of selling cows, rice farming, and supplying goods and services beyond Kano State.
Marital Status: He is currently single and not married.
Returning Salary: Yusuf returned a total of N328,215.75, which was paid into his late father’s bank account as salary from the time of his father’s death until the interview date. The Kano State Government paid this amount.
Motivation for Returning Salary: Yusuf returned the money out of a sense of honesty and fear of God. He felt that not returning the money would go against his principles of honesty, transparency, and integrity, which he learned from his late father.
Response from Family: His siblings supported his decision to return the money, and they encouraged him to do so.
Contact with Government: Yusuf contacted one of the governor’s senior special assistants on Twitter to initiate the process of returning the money. The governor commended his conduct and directed his Chief of Staff to facilitate the return of the funds to the state government’s coffers.
Reward and Motivation: Yusuf stated that he returned the money without expecting any reward or favor from the governor. However, he would accept a reward if offered, as long as it is given willingly and not as an exchange for his actions.
Message to Nigerians: Yusuf hopes that his actions will inspire others to act with kindness, honesty, transparency, and integrity, in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Family Support: After his father’s passing, Yusuf took on the responsibility of providing for his family, which includes eight siblings living under one roof. His mother also sells items to contribute to the family’s upkeep.
No Request for Assistance: Yusuf does not plan to approach the governor for assistance, as he believes it might be misinterpreted as shifting his responsibilities to the government. He aims to maintain his dignity and integrity.
Yusuf’s actions exemplify honesty and integrity, and he hopes to inspire others to uphold similar values in their lives.