Amid the scare of Coronavirus, Union Bank of Nigeria and Eko Hotels have joined corporate organisations lending their voices to the war against the deadly disease, Covid-19 by shutting down operations.
As regards Union Bank, it was gathered that members of staff have been urged to work from home.
In a statement obtained on Sunday, Union Bank directed its workers to comply with the directive starting from Monday 23rd March, 2020.
The bank also gave safety procedures which its staff members should abide by while they are working at home.
The statement reads: “Important
“Starting from Monday, March 23rd, Union Bank is activating remote work for all its employees except critical functions in our operations and service teams.
“Please read.
“Stay safe during this period. #Covid19
#Info #WHO #UnionBank #UnionCares #SelfIsolation#YourSimplerSmarterBank.”
Similarly, management of the Eko Hotel &Suites announced to its customers via social media on Sunday, the decision to temporarily close Eko Suites Hotel, Eko Gardens, 88 Restaurant, Lagos Irish Pub among others in the bid to tackle the Coronavirus scourge.
The hotel management urged Nigerians to take necessary precautionary steps advised by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in staying safe.
Recall that Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, had confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the disease to 27 in Nigeria.
