Aigboje Aig-Imoukhede, the former Managing Director of the Access Bank Group, has been appointed as the chairman of Access Holdings, according to a statement from the financial institution filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday.
Aig-Imoukhede will replace Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the HoldCo, who will remain on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Aig-Imoukhede returns to the group after a 10-year absence, following the passing of his friend and co-founder, Herbert Wigwe, in a helicopter crash in February, along with his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy. They were buried in a private tomb inside the Wigwe University, which he built in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on March 9.
The bank’s statement highlighted Aig-Imoukhede’s extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, noting his successful tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer between 2002 and 2013, during which Access Bank experienced significant growth.
Jimoh expressed his excitement about Aig-Imoukhede’s appointment, describing it as a landmark development for Access Holdings. Aig-Imoukhede also expressed his enthusiasm, stating his confidence in delivering outstanding value to stakeholders.
Since retiring as the bank’s CEO in 2013, Aig-Imoukhede has been involved in overseeing a portfolio of investments and businesses in banking, finance, insurance, technology, real estate, and energy through the Tengen Family Office Limited, which he co-founded.