The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has disclosed that its digital backup system prevented the loss of critical official records after a fire damaged part of its headquarters over the weekend, even as it assured customers that banking operations remain uninterrupted.
The bank said the fire broke out on the second floor of its head office on the night of Saturday, August 1, but was swiftly brought under control before it could spread to other sections of the building.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, Joe Abuku, the bank said the incident caused damage to office furniture, equipment and appliances in the affected area, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
“The fire was successfully contained and prevented from spreading to other parts of the building.
“While there have been some damages to office furniture, equipment and appliances in the affected areas, we are grateful to report that official documents that were affected are securely backed up electronically, with cloud storage.
“This is thanks to technology. Investigations and evaluations to establish the cause of the fire are still ongoing.”
The statement highlighted the role of the bank’s electronic document management and cloud storage systems in safeguarding official records, underscoring the institution’s digital resilience in the face of the incident.
Abuku assured customers and stakeholders that contingency measures had been activated to guarantee the continuity of services.
“The office remains open for normal business, and customers can continue to access the bank’s services as usual,” he said.
The bank also acknowledged the prompt response of the Federal Fire Service, the Nigeria Police Force, members of staff and other stakeholders, whose coordinated efforts helped contain the fire and minimise further damage.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, the bank pledged to keep the public updated as investigations progress.
”We will continue to keep the public informed as investigations progress and more details become available,” Abuku assured.
