Nigeria: Aigboje Aig-Imoukhede Assumes Chairmanship at Access Holdings

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhede, the former Managing Director of the Access Bank Group, has been appointed as the Chairman of Access Holdings, succeeding Mr. Abubakar Jimoh.

Aig-Imoukhede’s return to the group comes after a 10-year hiatus, prompted by the passing of his close friend and co-founder, Herbert Wigwe, in February.

Following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede to lead governance.

With a distinguished career spanning several decades in the banking and finance sector, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede is recognized as an exceptional and influential leader. As Group Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2013, he played a pivotal role in laying a solid foundation for Access Bank’s success, alongside his late deputy, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, who later succeeded him.

Under Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s stewardship, Access Bank witnessed remarkable growth, consolidating its position as a reputable financial institution. During his tenure, the bank expanded its customer base from ten thousand to over six million, employed more than 5,000 individuals, and achieved an asset base of $12 billion.

Expressing his excitement about Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment, Jimoh stated, “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.”

In response to his appointment, Aig-Imoukhuede said, “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.”