EKSG Holds Emergency Meeting with Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria.

EKSG Holds Emergency Meeting with Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria.

Following the recent attacks on POS operators in Ekiti State, the Office of Community Communications convened an emergency meeting with the executives of Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria ,aka “POS Operators” Ekiti State chapter.

The meeting which was at the instance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji who was saddened by the ugly development, had in attendance , Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters ; Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana(rtd),Director General Office of Community Communications; Mrs. Mary Oso-Omotosho; Chief Security Officer of the Governor ; CSP Ayodele Akinlua, DG Homeland Intelligence Agency, Dr. Dotun Adetuberu and Special Assistant Governor’s Office; Hon. Toyin Adetuase.

Addressing the executives during the meeting, Gen. Ogundana (rtd.), expressed the governor's deep concern over the current situation and reiterated Mr Governor’s assurances of bringing perpetrators to book . He emphasized that efforts are in top gear to flush out criminal elements in the State, noting that the good reputation that the Governor Oyebanji’s administration has been known for as the most peaceful, will not be damaged by any evil minded people.

Gen. Ogundana sympathized with the operators over the loss of their colleagues and highlighted the economic role POS operators play in the society . He assured them that the safety and security of all Ekiti citizens is of utmost importance to the Oyabanji led administration and must be handled with the seriousness it deserves.

Speaking on behalf of the executives, the President of the Association , Mr. Oluwatoyin Ajiboye, noted that the attacks on their members are not a new phenomenon and reflect a national issue. He acknowledged the governor's commitment to people’s welfare and expressed gratitude for the timely meeting which according to him ,they have been longing for . 

Mr. Ajiboye explained that POS operators under the umbrella body ‘Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) have long faced all manner of challenges, including fraud through fake alerts and other fraudulent means. Mr Ajiboye also pointed out that some individuals disguise themselves as POS operators to engage in criminal activities, which prompted the association to start registering its members to enhance vigilance.

At the end of the meeting, guidelines on commercial POS operations were drawn while safety strategies and security tips were designed for the association .