Fidelity Bank on Sunday night announced a plan to close all its branches in Lagos , Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory for 14 days with effect from Tuesday.

The lending institution however assured that its online banking channels would remain active during the period.

This decision followed the announcement by the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd. ) , to commence a total restriction of movement in Lagos , Ogun and Abuja .

During a nationwide broadcast on Sunday , Buhari said the restriction would last for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11 pm on Monday ( today) .

He , however , said the order would not affect persons delivering healthcare , manufacturing institutions as well as petroleum distribution firms, private security firms, print , and electronic media employees .

Fidelity Bank , in an email to its customers on Sunday night stated , “ Please be informed that all our branches in FCT , Lagos and Ogun states will operate extended hours on Monday , March 30 , 2020 , from 8 am to 6 pm .


“ Our branches in these below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/fidelity-bank-to-close-all-its-branches.html

I thought banks are one of the essential businesses.

Why should they closed down during this period?

Are the other major banks also closing down?

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