The agreement was signed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank, and Will Straw, CBE, CEO of KTI. The ceremony was attended by senior executives from both organisations, as well as notable guests including Aigboje Aig‑Imoukhuede, Co-Chair of KTI Africa Advisory Board and Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; Ofovwe Aig‑Imoukhuede, Co-Chair of KTI Africa Advisory Board; and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State.
The partnership combines KTI’s expertise in youth development with Access Bank’s pan-African network and commitment to inclusive growth. Through the collaboration, the organisations aim to equip young Africans with the skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue meaningful employment or start their own ventures.
Under the agreement, Access Bank will support the delivery of KTI’s youth-focused programmes across multiple African countries, helping participants access training, mentorship, and pathways to both employment and self-employment opportunities.
“This partnership with Access Bank reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the potential of young people across Africa,” said Will Straw. “By combining our experience in youth development with Access Bank’s scale and leadership across the continent, we can create meaningful pathways to opportunity and long-term impact.”
Ogbonna emphasized the importance of youth empowerment in Africa’s growth, stating, “Our partnership with King’s Trust International reinforces our commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation, and inclusive development, while enabling us to play a purposeful role in shaping the continent’s future.”
The collaboration marks a milestone in cross-sector initiatives aimed at addressing youth unemployment, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth across Africa.
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| L-R: (Sitting) Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, and Will Straw, CBE, CEO, King’s Trust International. (Standing) Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board and Chairman, Access Holdings Plc; Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Tom Hartley, Assistant Private Secretary to HM The King, during the signing of partnership agreement between Access Bank and King’s Trust International in London, UK…yesterday |
