JUST IN: Aig-Imoukhuede Returns as Chairman of Access Holdings Decade After Stepping Down as CEO

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, a prominent figure in the Nigerian financial sector, has re-emerged as the Chairman of Access Holdings after a ten-year hiatus from his previous role as CEO.

Access Holdings Plc (the Holdco) revealed that Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede will be rejoining the company as its Non-Executive Chairman.

This decision comes in the wake of the unexpected passing of the previous Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe.

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Aig-Imoukhuede’s return to the helm of Access Holdings marks a significant development in the company’s leadership.

Following deliberations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board reached a unanimous decision to extend an invitation to Aig-Imoukhuede to oversee the company’s governance.

He will be replacing Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the HoldCo, who will continue to serve on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

In the announcement via the official X handle of its bank, @myaccessbank wrote, “Join us in welcoming Mr. Aigboje AIG-Imoukhuede as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Access Holdings PIc.

“We look forward to a promising future and the continued success of our great institution under his leadership.”