Post-flood cleanup: Banks were exempted because of essential service status - GAB reacts to Okaikwei North MP

WIRE — In a statement, the Association says banks were exempt from the governments directive requiring non-essential businesses to close, citing regulations introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic that classify banks as essential service providers.

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