A shocking privacy violation has rocked Access Bank's Lagos contact center after Quality Assurance Specialist Stephen Ejieze was caught filming female colleagues in restrooms and selling footage online. The 32-year-old was apprehended on April 23 when a coworker discovered his hidden camera in the female washroom at 1:30 AM.
Investigators uncovered a disturbing pattern:
Exploited shift-work system to plant cameras
Targeted sleeping/preparing colleagues
Compiled library of 400+ illicit videos
Allegedly monetized the footage
Despite the overwhelming evidence, Ejieze's swift release without charges has sparked outrage among staff. Contract employees particularly feel abandoned, with one telling reporters "We're disposable to them. No counseling, no accountability - just new rules banning after-hours stays."
The bank's response - implementing shift curfews rather than addressing victim trauma - has drawn criticism from workplace safety advocates. "This isn't just about cameras," said Lagos HR consultant Amaka Okoye. "It's about systemic failure to protect vulnerable workers."
Legal experts note Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023 imposes strict penalties for such violations, including up to 10 million naira fines. However, enforcement remains inconsistent.
As pressure mounts, Access Bank has yet to:
Confirm disciplinary action against Ejieze
Provide victim support services
Explain release decision
The scandal highlights growing concerns about workplace surveillance abuse in Nigeria's financial sector, with calls for stronger employee protections.
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