Leading financial institution, Access Bank has announced the death of its staff who died from the dreaded Coronavirus on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020.
The deceased worked at its Onne Branch, Rivers State.
According to a statement by the bank; “Our thoughts and prayers are with our deceased colleague’s family at this time as we pray for his eternal rest.”
“In line with the COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan, the branch has been shut down for immediate disinfection and will only be reopened once it is safe enough.”
“Colleagues and customers who had been in contact with the late employee have also been advised to self-isolate following guidelines provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).”
“We have deploy robust health and safety measures at all branches these include frequent disinfection of buildings and locations, mandatory of face masks by customers and staff, check of temperature before admittance into premises.”
“Others are compulsory use of hand sanitizers before entry into banking halls and ATM areas, constant disinfection of teller counters, customer service tables, and observance of social distancing at all times.”
“We assure the public that we are resolute in our commitment to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and to do whatever it takes to protect customers, employees and communities.”
