A Nigerian man has left many puzzled after revealing how two individuals he regularly interacted with kept their employment at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hidden from him for an extended period. The man, identified as Tosin Olugbenga, explained that the pair initially claimed to work for a commercial bank, citing security reasons for their deception.
In a post on X, Olugbenga recounted that in 2019, he provided daily transportation for two people from Arepo to Lagos Island. Throughout this time, both passengers insisted they were employees of First Bank. It was only after he ceased the transport arrangement that one of them disclosed their true workplace: the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Secrecy for Safety
Olugbenga noted that the concealment was deliberate, stating, 'For their own safety, many who work at CBN don’t disclose to even their family members.' This revelation has sparked widespread discussion online about the culture of anonymity among Nigeria's apex bank staff.
Social Media Reactions
The story ignited a flurry of comments on social media, with users sharing similar experiences and insights. One user, @RasheedTorriera, commented, 'Even FIRS, NNPC and other top government agencies/departments, tell their staff not to disclose where they work. Even their shirts and any item that would show where they work, they don't use it.' Another user, @craychoice1, remarked, 'I know people, but you see this CBN work, hmm omo.' Meanwhile, @I_am_olasamola questioned, 'Nigerian sha. Work wey go dey your linkedin profile abroad?'
The incident has highlighted the stringent security measures and privacy protocols observed by employees of critical national institutions in Nigeria. Many commenters agreed that such discretion is common among workers in sensitive government agencies, reflecting a broader culture of caution.
