Access Bank Plc has strongly dismissed viral social media reports claiming that the institution is shutting down operations, assuring its customers, partners, and stakeholders that the bank remains financially robust and fully operational.
In an official statement released via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the bank labeled the misleading messages—which attempted to impersonate its official communication lines—as completely false.
“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,” the statement read.
Addressing the malicious intent behind the viral claims, Access Bank disclosed that it is actively collaborating with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies to track down the creators of the panic-inducing hoax.
“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,” the bank warned.
The lender also reminded the public that generating and circulating misleading content capable of undermining economic confidence is a criminal offense under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.
Access Bank urged the public to completely disregard the rumors, avoid forwarding unverified broadcast messages, and rely strictly on updates shared through its official communication channels.
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