The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has suspended its stay-at-home order issued to members at the weekend.
It however advised a shutdown of activities in the event of any threat without visible protection, and members to move to safe locations until their safety can be guaranteed.
The union said it took the decision after a meeting of its Central Working Committee to review engagements it had with stakeholders and to implement decisions reached during the meetings.
The union issued a say-at-home order last week following attacks on its members, other bank workers, and the destruction of bank facilities across the country, saying it was to safeguard its member’s lives and properties of their organisations.
A statement by the National President, Olusoji Oluwole, reads: “While our members will resume at their functional branches immediately, the safety and security of their lives remain paramount to us, and we continue to demand that visible and adequate security is provided in all operational areas, particularly places that are traditionally known to be volatile.
“In the event of any threat of attack, without visible protection, they have been advised to shut down and move to safe locations until their safety can be guaranteed. While our members in locations that were attacked and assets destroyed may be unable to operate, we have advised others to assess the security situation in their environments before opening for business.
“The public should note that bank workers are not saboteurs but only implementing policies as directed and, therefore, should not be subjected to any form of physical or mental attacks from any quarters. While we assure the commitment of our members in discharging their responsibilities, we hereby call on the CBN to guarantee cash availability to Deposit Money Banks and in accordance with the directives of the president for our banks to meet the needs of the public.”
