Access Bank has formally addressed widespread social media reports regarding a former staff member who allegedly secretly recorded colleagues in the company’s restrooms.
In an official statement released Monday, the financial institution confirmed it has terminated the employment of the individual involved and reported the matter to law enforcement authorities.
“We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and any form of privacy violation,” the bank’s management stated. “We are fully cooperating with the authorities and engaging with affected employees to provide all necessary support.”
The bank’s response follows viral social media posts identifying the former employee as Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, who worked as a quality assurance specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos. According to these reports, Ejezie was caught in the female restroom around 1:30 am on Wednesday with hundreds of secretly recorded video clips of his colleagues.
While Access Bank has terminated Ejezie’s employment, sources indicate that some affected staff members have expressed concerns about their prospects for obtaining justice in the case.
The bank stated that stakeholders should rely solely on information shared through its official communication channels regarding developments in the case.
“The safety, dignity, and well-being of employees and customers remain our highest priority,” the statement concluded, with management thanking stakeholders for their concern and support as investigations continue.
Law enforcement officials have not yet released information about potential charges or the status of their investigation into the privacy violation allegations.
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