Following the demise of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Herbert Wigwe, Access Holdings has announced the reappointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman, a position he previously held for 10 years as the bank’s CEO.
The company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, confirmed the appointment in a statement, saying, “Access Holdings Pic is pleased to announce the return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR as its Non-Executive Chairman.” He replaces Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo, who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
The company described Aig-Imoukhuede as a “visionary and accomplished leader” who brings an outstanding record of accomplishments, a wealth of expertise, and leadership to guide the Group into a new era of success.
“The decision to bring back Mr. 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 Dr. Wigwe,” the statement read.
“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.”
Aig-Imoukhuede expressed confidence in realizing the “shared vision which Dr. Wigwe gave everything for.”
He said, “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.”
This announcement comes a few weeks after Access Holdings Plc appointed Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer to replace Wigwe who died on February 9, 2024.
The appointment is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
