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  • Updated: October 13, 2022

Do Not Perform Friday Prayers During Work Hours, Polaris Bank To Staff

Do Not Perform Friday Prayers During Work Hours, Polaris Ban

The management of Polaris Bank Plc has reportedly ordered its staff to stop observing Friday prayers during work hours.

Daily Trust reports that Damilola Adebara, one of the bank’s supervising staff in a leaked email said the bank does not have a policy that gives room for any employee to observe any form of religious activity during work hours.

The email suggested that the staff are working under its YES centre, a branch of its customer service.

The mail reads in part: “Dear All, It has been observed that on Fridays, you leave your work desks to attend the Jumat service bearing in mind the impact of your absence on the workflow and productivity of Yes Center.

“Kindly note that there is no provision made anywhere in the Bank’s policy for employees to attend any religious activities during work hours.

"Going forward such permissions would not be granted on the Yes Center platform and any infraction of this directive would be dealt with accordingly.

"You are all expected to acknowledge the receipt of this mail. Thank you.”

 However, the bank reacted to the mail in a statement saying, "The attention of the Bank has been drawn to a shared screenshot of mail sent by a supervisor to staff in her department in respect of Friday prayers.”

“This is to clarify that Nigeria is a secular nation and our Bank is guided by this standard. Accordingly, no policy in the Bank forbids staff from practising the religion of their choice; hence, the staff acted in ignorance and we have since addressed the issue internally.

“We assure all staff, customers, and the public that we will continue to respect the fundamental rights and freedom of worship of every employee.”

 

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