Only one ATM working at trade fair ground

Only one Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is functioning at the ongoing 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair, according to NAN.

The agency reported that on Saturday, there was a long queue of customers waiting to withdraw at the only functioning ATM machine operated by Fidelity Bank.

Bolaji Adesegun, a visitor to the fair, complained about the absence of ATMs on the fair ground.

“I have to walk outside the fair ground to make withdrawal when I noticed the long queue at the only functioning machine,” he said.

“It is not convenient since I have to pay another N200 gate fee before I could enter the fair ground again.

“I appeal to other banks to hasten the quick connection of their ATMs on the fair ground and more exhibitors should provide POS machines at their stands to fast track sales.”

Another visitor, Agnes Shokoya, said she had to wait for over 30 minutes before she could withdraw from the ATM.

“I expect banks to have set up their ATMs before now because it is an important platform that would enhance trading activities at the fair,” she said.

“Even if they are yet to start other banking services, ATM operation should have been set up.”

Some of the banks at the fair are: First Bank, Fidelity Bank, Bank of Industry, Union Bank, Stanbic-IBTC Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank.

While some of them are still erecting their stands, others have been receiving cash deposits, networking new accounts and offering advisory services to customers.

A Union Bank staff, who spoke to NAN on anonymity, said the bank would commence full operation at the trade fair by Monday.

The 29th Lagos international trade fair, which has as its theme: ‘Enhancing Value Addition in the Non-oil Economy’, started on November 6^th and will end on November 15th.