Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’) has appointed Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman.
Aig-Imoukhuede who was former group managing director and chief executive officer of Access Bank Plc, replaces the erstwhile chairman of the HoldCo, Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, who would continue on the board as an independent non-executive director.
The announcement is contained in a public statement entitled ‘Access Holdings Plc announces the return of Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Pioneer Access Bank Group Managing Director/CEO as Holdco chairman after 10 years’ and signed by the company secretary, Mr. Sunday Ekwochi.
The statement said: “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.
“Aig-Imoukhuede replaces Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile chairman of the Holdco, who remains on the board as an Independent non-executive director.
“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.
“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.
“In his new role as non-executive chairman, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede will collaborate with the board of directors to oversee strategy and provide guidance to the executive management team.
“His return is not only a testament to his unwavering dedication to Access Group but also a clear demonstration of the board’s confidence in his ability to lead the group to new heights.”
Recall that Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the US on February 9 alongside his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizzy.
In his acceptance speech, Aig-Imoukuede pledged to ensure the realisation of Wigwe’s vision.
“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,” he said.
