Banks, Local Airlines Resume Operations After Presidential, National Assembly Elections

• Banks have reopened after the recently concluded 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections
• In the wake of the elections, local airlines also resumed operations and saw an increase in passenger traffic
• The resumption of banking and airline operations captured the mood of people after the tension of the elections

Business activities across the country have returned to normalcy after the break occasioned by the weekend’s presidential and national assembly elections.

Legit.ng's checks show that many companies resumed full operations on Monday as the collation and announcement of the votes of winners continue.

The popular markets, such as Oshodi, Agege, Ikeja, Ile Epo, Idumota, and Mile 12, were heavily populated, with traders exhibiting various items confidently despite the tension of the weekend.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) queues resumed while other customers stormed banking halls.

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The resumption of activities resulted in heavy traffic in the Lagos metropolis, the nation’s commercial nerve centre, indicating a renewed zeal in the masses for daily business activities.

Airlines recommence operation

Furthermore, local airlines have resumed operations, with some beginning as early as Sunday.

Ibom, Arik, and Airpeace airlines started operations on Sunday, while United Nigeria Airlines and Azman will fully begin their operations today, February 27.

Ahead of the election, several airlines had released several advisories to travellers. For instance, Azman Air said there wouldn’t be flight operations on election day and the following day.

Azman Air's advisory reads:

"This is to advise all of our esteemed passengers that Azman Air will not operate any of its planned flights on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th, 2023, owing to mobility restrictions coming from the impending General Elections."

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Mercy Johnson's husband wins election

Meanwhile, in another report, Legit.ng revealed that actress Mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Odi Okojie, was excited as he celebrated his latest win at the poll.

During his statement with the press, Prince Okojie, who contested under the APC as a House of Representatives candidate, said he was happy to have won the national assembly election.

Mercy’s hubby also shared a video showing the moment the returning officer declared him the winner, as many celebrities congratulated him amid several dance moves.

Source: Legit.ng