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Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB, Ecobank To Close Branches Nationwide For 24 Hours

Wisdom Tide 

15/09/2024

Nigerian commercial banks, including Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa, Access Bank and other financial institutions nationwide, will be closed on Monday, 16th September, 2024.

This is in observance of this year’s (2024) Eid-ul-Mawlid, a special day for Islamic faithful in the country.

Bank workers to observe public holiday

In a message shared on X and signed by Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary of the minister of interior on behalf of the federal government said the public holiday is to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

The statement noted that Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

The message reads:

"The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

"The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.

"Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

"While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, the Minister implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation."

Bank customers alternatives

Nigerian banks have sent out messages via email and social media platforms to announce the closure of branches nationwide.

They advised customers who were expected to make transactions using electronic banking services