Access Holdings has confirmed Innocent Ike as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective August 29, 2025 — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The announcement comes after Roosevelt Ogbonna resigned from the HoldCo board, a move tied to compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2023 corporate governance guidelines, according to Nairametrics.
This appointment follows the 18-month stewardship of Bolaji Agbede, who had been serving in an acting capacity and will now return to her executive role in business support.
During her leadership, Access completed a N351 billion rights issue, stabilized its workforce, and held two AGMs that reassured investors after the sudden death of Herbert Wigwe.
Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede commended Agbede, stating her leadership was “invaluable in navigating the company through challenges and opportunities.”
Ike, a University of Lagos-trained accountant, brings over three decades of financial sector experience and is a Fellow of both CIBN and ICAN.
He previously worked at Access Bank for 10 years and later served as Polaris Bank CEO, where he introduced the VULTe digital banking platform.
“I am honoured to take on this role and excited to work alongside the talented team at Access Holdings,” Ike said while pledging to build on the legacy of Wigwe and Agbede.
Ogbonna’s departure remains notable, given Access Bank generates more than 90% of group revenues and holds 95% of total assets under the group.
Access Holdings, which was incorporated in 2022, now operates across 17 markets in Africa and beyond, positioning itself as one of the most diversified banking groups on the continent.
With Ike now confirmed as CEO, attention shifts to how Aig-Imoukhuede and his leadership team will steer the group through regulation, expansion, and competition.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
