Access Bank Plc has dismissed as false and misleading a social media notice claiming that the bank would shut down its operations.
The bank, in a statement signed by its management and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), said the purported notice was circulated by mischief makers who impersonated Access Bank’s official social media handle.
The bank urged customers and members of the public to disregard the message and rely only on information published through its verified communication channels.
In the statement, Access Bank reassured its customers, partners, stakeholders and the general public that the bank remains safe, financially strong and fully operational across all its subsidiaries.
According to the bank, its services continue to operate seamlessly, while it remains committed to providing customers with the highest standards of service.
The statement reads:
«“A message impersonating Access Bank’s official handle is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp. It is false and misleading.
“We wish to reassure our customers, partners, stakeholders, and the public that Access Bank is safe, financially strong, and fully operational across all our subsidiaries.
Our services continue to run seamlessly, and we remain committed to serving our customers with the highest standards of excellence.
“We are working closely with the relevant regulatory and law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible for creating and spreading this false information to cause panic and business disruption.
Appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
“We also remind members of the public that creating, publishing, and disseminating false information capable of causing public alarm, damaging reputations, or undermining confidence in institutions constitutes an offence under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.
“If you receive a false and misleading message, please do not share or forward it.
Instead, disregard it and rely only on information communicated through Access Bank’s official and verified channels.
“We thank our customers, partners, and stakeholders for their continued trust and confidence in Access Bank.”»
