The company's Board of Directors released a statement dated February 12, 2024, indicating that the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede is contingent upon the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The announcement follows a previous communication made on February 11, 2024.

Ms. Agbede, a seasoned professional with almost three decades of experience in banking and business consultancy services, initially joined Access Bank in 2003 as an Assistant General. Over the years, she has held various roles within the bank, including Head of Group Human Resources from 2010 to 2022.

In 2022, she assumed the position of the company's founding Executive Director, Business Support, a role she continued until her recent appointment as Acting Group CEO. Ms. Agbede's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos and a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Cranfield University in the UK in 2002.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Management UK and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Ms. Bolaji Agbede brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. As the company navigates through this challenging period, her leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in maintaining Access Holdings Plc's commitment to excellence and growth.

The company remains optimistic about the future under Ms. Agbede's leadership, pending regulatory approval, as they continue to uphold the legacy left by the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe.