Access Holdings Plc has announced the return of the Access Bank’s pioneer Group Chief Executive Officer(Group CEO), Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman.
Sunday Ekwochi, Company Secretary of Access Holdings, said this in a disclosure sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) in Lagos.
Aig-Imoukhuede would replace Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the Holdings, who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
According to him, following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdings Board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance of the group as a response to the death of the immediate past Group CEO of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe.
“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.
“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 CEO between 2002 and 2013, ably supported by his partner and deputy, the late Dr Herbert Wigwe, who later succeeded him.” He said.
The company secretary also noted that the bank transformed from a minor player into one of Nigeria’s top five banks with presence in nine other African countries and the United Kingdom.
Ekwochi further highlighted that Access Bank under Aig-Imoukhuede’s stewardship, achieved numerous milestones and became a globally recognised name, establishing a customer base of over six million.
“The decision to bring back Aig-Imoukhuede as the Group’s Non-Executive Chairman reflects the Board’s commitment to our core values and determination to build upon the strong foundation, he jointly established with Wigwe.
“With his return, Access Holdings aims to leverage his extensive experience, industry knowledge, and exceptional leadership skills to consolidate on the growth and accomplishments recorded under Wigwe’s leadership.
“In his new role as Non-Executive Chairman, Aig-Imoukhuede will collaborate with the Board of Directors to oversee strategy and provide guidance to the executive management team.
“His return is not only a testament to his unwavering dedication to Access Group but also a clear demonstration of the Board’s confidence in his ability to lead the Group to new heights,” the company secretary said.
Chinedum Anayo