#EndSARS: First Bank Denies Shutting Down Website, Says No Staff Was Prevented From Joining Protest

First Bank Nigeria Limited has denied the news making rounds
that it shut down its website following the protest across the
country against Police brutality, noting that the news is
false.

This is contained in a corporate statement issued by the Bank
which was made available to Nairalaw

“Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on
social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a
false tweet that the Bank prevented staff from joining the ongoing
protests in the country”, the statement read.

In addition, it was noted that the news is fake and restated its
commitment to supporting the reform of the Nigeria Police
Force.

“As the largest banking institution in Nigeria, it is not
unlikely that we may be seen as a target in circumstances such as
these. This is rather unfortunate as we believe far reaching reform
is necessary and we have said as much on a number of occasions
across our platforms.”

“In the process of change, some pain will be borne by all and
some anger may well be misdirected. We understand this as a part of
the process of the struggle.” It added.

Furthermore, the Bank noted that the ongoing situation across
the country may affect it due to its staff strength & customer
base, noting that, “We have a large staff strength and an even
larger customer base who may be affected by any disruption and this
would be a pity as a number are also contributing in many ways to
ensure that voices are heard and required action is taken.”

Finally, it restated its commitment to supporting the quest for
the campaign to halt the brutality of Nigeria Police.

“We have been consistent in our message on the need to end all
brutality and carry out necessary reforms. We will continue to lend
our voice accordingly”, the statement concluded.

First Bank Nigeria Limited has denied the news making rounds
that it shut down its website following the protest across the
country against Police brutality, noting that the news is
false.

This is contained in a corporate statement issued by the Bank
which was made available to Nairalaw

“Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on
social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a
false tweet that the Bank prevented staff from joining the ongoing
protests in the country”, the statement read.

In addition, it was noted that the news is fake and restated its
commitment to supporting the reform of the Nigeria Police
Force.

“As the largest banking institution in Nigeria, it is not
unlikely that we may be seen as a target in circumstances such as
these. This is rather unfortunate as we believe far reaching reform
is necessary and we have said as much on a number of occasions
across our platforms.”

“In the process of change, some pain will be borne by all and
some anger may well be misdirected. We understand this as a part of
the process of the struggle.” It added.

Furthermore, the Bank noted that the ongoing situation across
the country may affect it due to its staff strength & customer
base, noting that, “We have a large staff strength and an even
larger customer base who may be affected by any disruption and this
would be a pity as a number are also contributing in many ways to
ensure that voices are heard and required action is taken.”

Finally, it restated its commitment to supporting the quest for
the campaign to halt the brutality of Nigeria Police.

“We have been consistent in our message on the need to end all
brutality and carry out necessary reforms. We will continue to lend
our voice accordingly”, the statement concluded.