By Ola Kay
Access Holdings Plc has announced the return of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, as its Non-Executive Chairman, replacing Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the immediate past Chairman, will now continue serving on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Aig-Imoukhuede, a renowned personality in Nigeria’s banking and finance industry, brings with him solid leadership experience.
Aig-Imoukhuede’s return comes consequent on the untimely demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Access Holdings.
However, after extensive consultations with critical stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously made decision to invite Aig- Imoukhuede to provide leadership for the organization.
At the time he acted as Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank from 2002 to 2013, Mr. Imoukhuede, alongside his late partner and deputy then, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, played a played a
significant role in shaping Access Bank’s success story.
The leadership provided by the duo saw Access Bank transformed into one of Nigeria’s top 5 banks, leading to its expansion across 9 other African countries and the United Kingdom, and grew its customer base from ten thousand to over six million.
The bank’s asset base surged to USD $12 billion, establishing itself as a globally recognized financial institution.
Since retiring as CEO in 2013, Aig-Imoukhuede has been actively involved in various ventures, including co-founding the Tengen Family Office Limited, which oversees a diverse portfolio of investments spanning banking, finance, insurance, technology, real estate, and energy.
Through this, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, he has been dedicated to nurturing Nigeria’s next generation of leaders and improving access to quality healthcare.
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.
Past Chairman of Access Holdings, Mr. Abubakar Jimoh expressed his excitement about Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment by saying that, “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.”
Speaking about the development, 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.”
. It is expected that, with his expertise and unwavering commitment, the Access Group will embark on a new chapter of impact and sustainable success in the banking sector.
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