Access Holdings Reappoints Aig-Imoukhuede As Chairman After 10 Years

After ten years as the bank's chief executive officer (CEO), Access Holdings has reappointed Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman.

The return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, to the position of Non-Executive Chairman is announced with pleasure by Access Holdings Pic (the Holdco). In a statement released late on Wednesday, the company secretary Sunday Ekwochi stated that Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, has taken the place of Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the HoldCo, who is still an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board.

Following what the company called "extensive consultations with key stakeholders," he was appointed after Herbert Wigwe, Access Holdings' most recent group chief executive officer, passed away.

“This visionary and accomplished leader is bringing an outstanding record of accomplishments, a wealth of expertise, and leadership to guide the Group into a new era of success,” Access Holdings said.
"The Board's commitment to our core values and determination to build upon the solid foundation, which he and Dr. Wigwe jointly established, is reflected in the decision to reassign Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede as the Group's Non-Executive Chairman. In order to build on the development and successes achieved under Dr. Wigwe's direction, Access Holdings hopes to utilise his vast experience, industry expertise, and outstanding leadership abilities upon his return, according to the statement.

He takes over for the former HoldCo Chairman, who is still an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board, according to the company.

Regarding his appointment, Aig-Imoukhuede expressed assurance that he would work towards and see through the realisation of the "shared vision which Dr Wigwe gave everything for."

He declared, "I am confident that we will deliver outstanding value to our esteemed stakeholders working with our directors, our exceptional team of executives, and our best-in-class banking and finance professionals."

"I'm determined to see our shared vision—for which Dr. Wigwe sacrificed everything—come to pass."

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Bolaji Agbede (left) and Herbert Wigwe together in a photo.

Bolaji Agbede was named Acting Group Chief Executive Officer by Access Holdings Plc a few weeks prior to Aig-Imoukhuede's appointment.

“Further to its announcement dated February 11, 2024, the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) has today announced the appointment of Ms Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company following the unfortunate demise of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe, on February 9, 2024,” Access Holdings said. “The appointment is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”