JUST IN: Access, UBA, Wema, GTB, Zenith, others announce new closure time, plan to shutdown branches

In a message to customers seen by Legit.ng, the banks explained that the closure is in preparation for the New Year holiday announced by the federal government.

It was earlier reported that the federal government declared January 1, 2024, as a public holiday.

The minister of interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on behalf of the federal government on Friday, December 22.

In response to the holiday, Nigerian banks have sent notifications to customers announcing changes in operations.

Wema Bank, in an email to customers, encouraged customers to come early for their transactions on Friday.

“Notice of Early Closure on December 29, 2023. “Dear Customer, this is to notify you that all of our branches will be closing early at 2pm on Friday 29th December, 2023 for the New Year holiday. Normal banking activities will resume on Tuesday 2nd January, 2023.

“We encourage you to take advantage of our alternative banking channels for your financial needs during this period.”

Similarly, Polaris Bank notifies customers.

“Notice of Early Closure for the Holiday Season Dear Esteemed Customer, Compliments of the Season! This is to inform you that our banking halls will close by 2pm on Friday, 29th December, 2023 for the New Year celebration and reopen on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024. Our Alternative channels remain available for your seamless banking experience.”

First Bank also said:

“Kindly be informed that our branches nationwide will close to customers by 1pm on Friday, 29 December 2023.

“Please be assured that you can still bank with us through our alternative channels below: *894#, FirstDirect, FirstMobile, FirstOnline, Firstmonie Wallet, NQR.”

Access, Zenith, United Bank for Africa and other banks are expected to observe the same operation.