Released WhatsApp Chat of Sacked Heritage Bank Worker Surfaces Online, Causes Commotion Online
- Heritage Bank’s operating license was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, sending people into a frenzy
- According to the CBN, the reason for the revocation was because the board of directors of Heritage Bank failed to improve its financial performance
- A WhatsApp conversation a man had with an affected staff of Heritage Bank has generated a buzz online
The news of the revocation of Heritage Bank’s operating license has continued to spark discussions on social media.
Reacting to the development, a Nigerian man, Neme Love, cried out online for help in reaching any bank staff so he could withdraw his N800k.
The ex-worker said they were all sacked.
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Neme went on to release his WhatsApp conversation with a former staff of Heritage Bank. In the released chat, Neme asked the unidentified ex-staff if he still worked with Heritage Bank.
“I’m not. We were all sacked. The bank has been liquidated…” the ex-staff replied Neme.
Neme’s Facebook post has elicited mixed reactions online. His Facebook post read:
“A friend just told me this.. Please what’s happening with Heritage Bank.. Please if you know anyone that still works there..Please let them inbox me.. I think I have like N800k in an account there..Abegi make I comot money from that bank.. I also want to ask.. Is access bank still safe cos that’s my main account oh this one their bank app dey mess up here and there.”
Fox Nigeria reported that the NDIC had begun deposit refund to Heritage Bank’s customers.
Reactions trail Heritage Bank liquidation
Alice Oyilonye Etuka said:
“Split your money between First Bank, zenith and Access… Don’t put all in one bank.”
Vivian Miebi Orus said:
“GT and first bank are good… I can’t try the others even in my dreams, these online banks sef better pass the rest.”
Malik Kanabe said:
“Was told the manager of a branch in Apapa told the staff to wait for 2weeks for further notice.”
Chiamaka Umeji said:
“Was a staff with heritage Bank till on Monday.. nothing like Heritage Bank again, rather Heritage Bank in liquidation.. your money will be transferred to your alternate account number using your bvn.”
Ofordi Chibuzor said:
“800k u’re safe na above 5 Million dts d ones with long story, for access u’re gd no worry I get account there n I HV insider anytyn I go signify u.”
Chinasa Ajaeroh said:
“NDIC will refund all customers their money to a maximum limit of 5m. So, this person with 800k will get his full money.”
What Heritage Bank customers can get
Meanwhile, Fox Nigeria previously reported what customers of Heritage Bank can get.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced that it revoked Heritage Bank Plc’s license effective immediately.
The stated purpose of this decision was to uphold a sound and steady financial system, in accordance with Section 12 of the 2020 Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA). Heritage Bank’s violation of Section 12 (1) of BOFIA 2020 led to the revocation, according to a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications.
Source: Fox Nigeria
