By Dansu Peter Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, a former quality assurance specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos, has be...
By Dansu Peter
Sources within the bank told FIJ that Ejezie was caught red-handed inside the female restroom around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Insiders say the bank ordered his arrest, and his home was subsequently raided. Although he was taken into custody, he has since been released.
While it appears Access Bank has dismissed him, many affected staff believe the chances of getting justice are slim.
FIJ's checks on Friday morning showed that Ejezie’s LinkedIn profile still listed him as a “Quality Assurance Specialist” at Access Bank. However, hours later, the profile was updated to indicate that he no longer worked there.
Records show that Ejezie joined Access Bank in February 2023 as a contact centre agent and was promoted to quality assurance specialist by October of the same year.
Despite the gravity of his actions, Ejezie’s release from police custody has led many to suspect that the bank may avoid pursuing full legal action against him, allegedly to protect its brand image.
"Maybe because we are contract staff," one affected worker told FIJ.
At Access Bank’s contact centre, workers operate in shifts and often have to sleep, bathe, and clean up at the premises. It was during one such shift that Ejezie reportedly snuck into the women's restroom to plant his camera.
“Ejezie hid in the female restroom, likely attempting to set up his recording device. He was inside a toilet cubicle beside the bathroom area," a source said.
“He didn’t mistakenly enter — the men’s restroom is far from there. A female colleague noticed a phone recording her while she was bathing. She saw the camera through a gap in the cubicle and raised the alarm.”
When confronted, Ejezie initially offered no credible explanation for his presence or the recording activities.
Later that day, following the discovery of several disturbing clips on his device — including videos of male and female colleagues naked or bathing — he was arrested. A subsequent police raid on his residence reportedly uncovered over 400 videos stored on his laptop.
According to multiple sources, Ejezie had been selling these videos online through platforms like OnlyFans and Telegram, reportedly targeting international buyers, including audiences in Europe and India.
“He had an OnlyFans account where he uploaded these nude recordings,” a colleague revealed.
Ejezie was described by his peers as an unsuspecting figure — friendly, attentive, and an outstanding employee.
“No one would have imagined this of him,” a former colleague said.
Following the scandal, many staff members have been left traumatised and fearful. They worry that some of the explicit videos may have already circulated online, posing long-term personal and professional risks.
During a crisis meeting held by management on Friday, workers were informed that overnight stays at the office were now prohibited, and stricter penalties, including lengthy jail terms, were threatened for future infractions. However, many staff feel these measures are aimed more at damage control than at supporting the victims.
“They just want to protect the brand. We are expendable,” said another worker.
“There are people who don’t even know they were filmed. Imagine living with that fear, especially for those who may later seek public office or high-profile careers.”
Staff also complained that no psychological support or counselling had been offered by the bank despite the emotional toll of the revelations.
At press time, Access Bank had not responded to FIJ’s request for comment.
Excerpted from Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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