Jaiz Bank Shuts Down Ikeja Branch Following COVID-19 Scare

Jaiz Bank Plc, a non-interest bank that is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, said its Ikeja branch has been shut down and will remain closed for two weeks.

The decision was taken after one of the bank’s staff became infected with the COVID-19 virus.

In an email that was sent out to customers, Jaiz Bank explained that it does not want any more of its staff or customers to contract the virus, hence the shutdown.

In the meantime, the infected staff is currently in isolation, even as customers who visited the branch last week were advised to self-quarantine for two weeks.

“The branch has been shut down for the safety of our customers and staff and immediate disinfection of the branch will take place to eliminate any cause for worry,” part of the email said.

The bank apologised for any inconvenience the branch’s closure may cause customers.