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“Access Holdings Pic (the Holdco’), is pleased to announce
the return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR as its Non-Executive Chairman.
Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR replaces Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of
the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director,”
the company secretary Sunday Ekwochi said in a late Wednesday statement.
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”.
“This visionary and accomplished leader is bringing an
outstanding record of accomplishments, a wealth of expertise, and leadership to
guide the Group into a new era of success,” Access Holdings said.
“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,” 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.”