Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as new Group MD

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval.

This is according to a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday.

The company stated, “Access Holdings is pleased to confirm Mr. Innocent Ike as the Group Managing Director, succeeding Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who served as Acting Group Managing Director for 18 months, delivering exceptional leadership during a critical period.”

Ms. Agbede will revert to her role as Executive Director, Business Support, due to regulatory requirements regarding the years of experience needed for the Managing Director position of a financial holding company.

During her tenure, Ms. Agbede oversaw significant achievements, including maintaining workforce stability, managing a seamless transition after the passing of the former Group Chief Executive Officer, executing a N351 billion Rights Issue, and successfully hosting two Annual General Meetings.

The company noted, “Her strategic vision reinforced Access Holdings’ competitive edge in the financial sector.”

Chairman of Access Holdings, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, commented, “We warmly welcome Mr. Innocent Ike as we embark on the next phase of our journey. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Bolaji Agbede for her remarkable contributions over the past 18 months, which have strengthened our foundation.”

He added, “While regulatory compliance has prompted this transition, we are deeply grateful for the robust platform Ms. Agbede has built.”