Access Holdings appoints Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as new chairman

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its new Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding Abubakar Jimoh.

The decision to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to lead the organization was unanimously agreed upon by the Board, as stated in a release on Wednesday.

Aig-Imoukhuede expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining the Access Group ecosystem, stating, “I am thrilled to be back in active service to the Access Group ecosystem. I am confident that working with our directors, our exceptional team of executives, and our best-in-class banking and finance professionals, we will deliver outstanding value to our esteemed stakeholders. I am determined that our shared vision, which Dr. Wigwe gave everything for, will be realized.”

During Aig-Imoukhuede’s tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank from 2002 to 2013, alongside his late partner and deputy, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, he played a crucial role in shaping Access Bank’s trajectory.

Under their leadership, Access Bank emerged as one of Nigeria’s top 5 banks, expanded its presence across 9 other African countries and the United Kingdom, and significantly increased its customer base from ten thousand to over six million.

The bank’s asset base also experienced substantial growth, reaching USD $12 billion, establishing itself as a globally recognized financial institution.

Since stepping down as CEO in 2013, Aig-Imoukhuede has been actively involved in various ventures, including co-founding the Tengen Family Office Limited, overseeing a diverse portfolio of investments spanning banking, finance, insurance, technology, real estate, and energy. Additionally, through the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, he has been dedicated to nurturing Nigeria’s next generation of leaders and improving access to quality healthcare.

Aig-Imoukhuede’s return to Access Holdings as Non-Executive Chairman underscores the Board’s commitment to building upon the foundation laid by him and Dr. Wigwe. In his new role, Aig-Imoukhuede will collaborate with the Board to provide strategic guidance to the executive management team, leveraging his extensive experience and industry knowledge.

Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of Access Holdings, expressed his excitement about Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment, stating, “Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment to the Board and subsequent election as Chairman is a landmark development for Access Holdings. All our board members are excited about our future.”