Kelvin Bowoto
Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has been appointed and will be returning as non-executive chairman of Access Holdings Plc. Aig-Imoukhuede succeeds Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, HoldCo’s former chairman, who continues to serve on the board as an independent non-executive director.
The company noted that “this visionary and accomplished leader is bringing an outstanding record of accomplishments, wealth of expertise, and leadership to guide the group into a new era of success.”
It said that “in response to the untimely passing of the immediate past Group CEO of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance.”
“With an illustrious career spanning several decades in the banking and finance sector, Aig-Imoukhuede has proven to be an exceptional and influential leader, having admirably laid a solid foundation for Access Bank’s success as Group chief executive officer between 2002 and 2013, ably supported by his partner and deputy, the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who later succeeded him.”
It further stated, “Under Aig-Imoukhuede’s leadership, Access Bank enjoyed exceptional development and established itself as a trusted financial institution in the community.
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“The Bank has grown from a modest participant to one of Nigeria’s top five banks, with operations in nine additional African nations and the United Kingdom. Under his leadership, Access Bank expanded its customer base from 10,000 to over 6 million, with over 5,000 staff and a $12 billion asset base, accomplishing significant milestones and becoming a globally renowned name. His strategic vision, inventive thinking, and profound market knowledge were critical to the bank’s success.”
The Holding Company stated that “after retiring as the Bank’s CEO in December 2013, Aig-Imoukhuede cofounded the Tengen Family Office Limited, which oversees a significant portfolio of investments and businesses in banking, finance, insurance, technology, real estate, and energy.” He is working through the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation to develop Nigeria’s next generation of government leaders, improve public sector effectiveness, and increase access to quality primary health care.
Speaking about his return, former Access Holdings chairman Mr. Abubakar Jimoh voiced his enthusiasm, noting, “Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment to the Board and subsequent election as chairman represent a watershed moment for Access Holdings. All of our board members are enthused about the future.”
For his part, Aig-Imoukhuede stated, “I am thrilled to be back in active service to the Access Group ecosystem. I am convinced that by working with our board, our amazing executive team, and our best-in-class banking and financial specialists, we will provide outstanding value to our stakeholders. I am confident that our joint vision, for which Wigwe has given everything, will be achieved.”
Techrectory with Agency Report.
