KANO: FirstBank Main branch shut, staff advised to self-isolate as COVID-19 claims one

Staff of FirstBank, Main branch, Kano, have been advised to self-isolate as the management on Saturday confirmed the death of Abdullahi Lawal, one of its staff.

The confirmation and advice came via a statement released on Saturday by Folake Ani-Mumuney, group head, marketing and corporate communications.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time as we do all that is necessary to support them. We ask that all necessary courtesies be extended to the family so they can grieve privately,” the statement said on Saturday.

The statement also announced that the bank branch had been shut while colleagues and customers who had been in contact with the late Mr Lawal were also advised to self-isolate in line with guidelines provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

“As a responsible corporate organisation, FirstBank has been at the forefront of the concerted efforts against the coronavirus pandemic alongside others.

“We have robust protocols in place including practising social distancing, frequently disinfecting our buildings and locations even whilst ensuring services are available through our alternative channels such as our ATMs and other digital platforms.

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“We have immediately, therefore, shut down access to the premises as we disinfect the entire location and ask all staff and customers who may have been in contact with our late colleague to follow the NCDC guidelines and self-isolate.

“We will, as a matter of course, extend all possible support to staff and customers at this difficult time,” the statement read.

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