FirsrBank has responded to a recent publication in one of Nigeria’s newspapers about a court case allegedly filed against it by a customer named Dr Agbai Eke.
The bank claimed the allegation was false and unfounded, as contained in the press release below, made available to FirstNigeriaTV:
CORPORATE STATEMENT
Allegations of Fraud Unfounded and False.
We have been made aware of a recent publication by Thisday Newspaper, Arise Television and a video circulating, regarding a court case filed by a customer, Dr. Agbai Eke, against FirstBank.
We can affirm that the allegations of fraud in the Bank as alluded to by ‘Dr. Agbai Eke’ are entirely unfounded and false. Our findings on the matter indicate unprofessional and unethical dealings between Dr. Agbai Eke and a former FirstBank employee, using a personal relationship to facilitate unauthorized transactions outside the bank’s knowledge or involvement.
As the matter is currently before the Court, we will refrain from further comments to allow the Court to dispassionately determine the issues before it. The Bank has equally filed a report to law enforcements for further proper investigations and the suspects have made useful statements while the investigations are ongoing.
As the matter is currently before the Court, we will refrain from further comment to allow the Court to dispassionately determine the issues before it. The Bank has equally filed a report to law enforcements for further investigations and the suspects have made useful statements while the investigations are ongoing.
FirstBank remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the protection of its customers’ interests. We assure our stakeholders that we operate with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Signed:
Olayinka Ijabiyi
Ag. Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
