Aig-Imoukhuede reappointed as Access Holdings chairman after 10 years

Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’), announced the return of pioneer group managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, as its non-executive chairman.

The Company secretary to the HoldCo, Sunday Ekwochi, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Ekwochi said Aig-Imoukhuede, replaces Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an independent non-executive director.

He said Aig-Imoukhuede, a 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.

His appointment comes in the wake of the death of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Herbert Wigwe and following what the company described as “extensive consultations with key stakeholders”

“In response to the untimely passing of the immediate past group chief executive officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance.

“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 Dr. Wigwe’s leadership,” the statement read.

He replaces the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, the company said.

While commenting on his appointment, Aig-Imoukhuede expressed confidence in working on the “shared vision which Dr Wigwe gave everything for” and ensuring it is realised.

“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,” he said.

“I am determined that our shared vision which Dr. Wigwe gave everything for, will be realized”.

Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment comes weeks after Access Holdings Plc appointed Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer.

“Further to its announcement dated February 11, 2024, the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) has today announced the appointment of Ms Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company following the unfortunate demise of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe, on February 9, 2024,” Access Holdings said. “The appointment is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

Following his retirement 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.

Through the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, he is focused on building Nigeria’s next generation of government leaders, helping transform public sector effectiveness, and improving access to quality primary health care.