Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as substantive GMD

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as the substantive Group Managing Director/CEO.

Access Holdings announced this in a corporate disclosure dated August 27, 2025, signed by the Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, and forwarded to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Thursday.

Ike’s appointment as the head of the tier-1 financial institution will take effect on Friday.

Access Holdings Appoints also acknowledged the exceptional contributions of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer.

The notice read: “Access Holdings announces the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as the substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective August 29, 2025, following the receipt of regulatory approval.

“Mr. Ike will succeed Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who has served as the Company’s Acting Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for the past 18 months and has played a vital role in driving the Company’s performance. Due to regulatory stipulations on the required years of experience for a Financial Holding Company’s Managing Director, Ms. Agbede will revert to her substantive role as the Company’s Executive Director, Business Support.

“During Ms. Agbede’s tenure, Access Holdco achieved significant milestones, including ensuring workforce stability and seamless transition following the demise of the former Group Chief Executive Officer; successful execution of the Company’s N351 Billion Rights Issue and seamless hosting of two Annual General Meetings of the Company.

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“Her leadership and strategic vision have not only maintained the Company’s momentum but also strengthened its competitive position in the industry.”

Commenting on the development, the Company’s Chairman, Mr. Aigboje AigImoukhuede, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Innocent Ike as we move forward. At the same time, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Ms. Bolaji Agbede.

“Her outstanding contributions over the past 18 months have been invaluable, and we appreciate her dedication in navigating the Company through challenges and opportunities.

“While regulatory requirements necessitate this change, we are grateful for the strong foundation that has been laid.”

Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Ike said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Group Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer and excited to work alongside the talented team at Access Holdings.

“I look forward to building on the strong legacy established by Herbert Wigwe and Bolaji Agbede, and driving our vision forward, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our shareholders and stakeholders.”

Babajide Okeowo

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