Banks and other financial institutions in the country will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024, as a planned hunger strike begins nationwide.
While none of the banks have outrightly announced closures, discussions with various bank employees indicate that they have been advised not to report for work on Thursday as the institutions monitor the protest.
One Lagos-based banker mentioned, “I’m not going to work tomorrow,” when asked about the situation.
Another banker stated that they were not specifically advised either way, but were told to exercise caution during their commute.
In a message to customers, Leadway Pensure, a Pension Fund Administrator, announced, “Due to the planned nationwide protest starting August 1, 2024, please be informed that all our offices will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and Friday, August 2, 2024, at the first instance as we monitor the situation.”
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