By Chioma Obinagwam
Unity Bank Plc has disclosed that as result of the fire outbreak that occurred on Monday, September 23, 2019, it has relocated critical staff of the bank to an offsite location.
The bank disclosed in a statement on its Twitter feed- @unitybankplc.
“Consistent with our business continuity framework, critical staff have been relocated to approved offsite location,” the bank disclosed in a statement posted on its Twitter Feed.
The bank had earlier announced of an outbreak of fire at the head office of Unity Bank Plc in Victoria Island, Lagos state.
“We regret to inform the public that there was a fire incident on one of the floors of our Head Office building early this morning. The cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained but the fire service has intervened and has brought the situation under control,
“While the extent of damage is being assessed, we are happy to note that there was no casualty or loss of life as a result of the incident. From current observations, however, the Banking Hall and other strategic business areas were not affected.
“We are grateful to all the Agencies and volunteers that supported in bringing the incident under control. Further developments regarding the incident will be communicated as it unfolds,” it tweeted.
The bank further disclosed that updates of the investigations regarding the cause of the fire incidence will be made available to the public as it unfolds.
