By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured depositors and customers of Nigerian banks of the safety of their funds in the banks.
Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN gave the assurance in a statement issued on Wednesday.
According to Mrs Sidi-Ali, the assurance was informed by reports about a recommendation for the federal government to take over some CBN-supervised financial institutions.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Nigerian banks remain safe and sound.
“The CBN encourages the public to continue their regular activities without being alarmed by reports that have not
emanated from the CBN about the health status of Nigerian banks.
“The CBN is fully equipped to carry out its statutory duty of upholding a stable financial system in Nigeria.
“We assure the general public and depositors about the safety of their funds in Nigerian financial institutions,” she said.
She advised bank customers to proceed with their banking transactions as usual, as there was no cause for concern.