Access Holdings Plc has hired Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its new Non-Executive Chairman.
Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, returning 10 years after he left the Group as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replaces the outgoing Chairman, Abubakar Jimoh, who will remain on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Sunday Ekwochi, the Company Secretary, while filing appointment to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Plc, explained that bringing back Aig-Imoukhuede followed the untimely passing of the immediate past Group CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe.
“After extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Board unanimously invited Aig-Imoukhuede to assume the helm of governance, recognising his exceptional leadership qualities and proven track record of success,” he said.
Titled, “Access Holdings Plc Announces the Return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Pioneer Access Bank Group Managing Director/CEO as Holdco Chairman after 10 Years,” the public notice recalled the good deeds of Aig-Imoukhuede during his tenure as chief executive of the bank.
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During his previous tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank between 2002 and 2013,“Under Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede’s leadership, Access Bank experienced remarkable growth,” adding that “the Bank transformed from a minor player into one of Nigeria’s top five banks, with a presence in nine other African countries and the United Kingdom.
After extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Board unanimously invited Aig-Imoukhuede to assume the helm of governance, recognising his exceptional leadership qualities and proven track record of success.
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Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, while commenting on his return, was quoted as saying: “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 realised.”
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“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.”
Similarly, Mr. Jimoh, the outgoing chairman, said: “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.”
