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Access Holdings Appoints Bolaji Agbede As Acting CEO

Access Holdings Appoints Bolaji Agbede As Acting CEO

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the holding company. The appointment follows the death of its late Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in the United States on Friday. Mr Wigwe died alongside his wife, son, and a former chairman of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimboloa Ogunbanjo. “Further to its announcement dated February 11, 2024, the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) has today announced the appointment of Ms Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer…
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Access Bank Confirms Death Of Group CEO

Access Bank Confirms Death Of Group CEO

Access Bank has confirmed the death of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe. Mr. Wigwe, was killed in a helicopter crash in the United States of America, on Friday, February 9, 2024, evening. He was among six people including the wife and son when the helicopter crashed. “With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe” a statement from the bank said. “Herbert’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to social impact initiatives have left an indelible mark on Access Holdings and the communities we serve. His legacy will never be forgotten”, the statement added. After…
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Access Bank Drives Digitalization Agenda For SMEs

Access Bank Drives Digitalization Agenda For SMEs

The clinic on the theme ‘Unlocking the potential of SMEs through digitalization‘ brought together seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in the field, business owners in and around Takoradi and virtual participants, to share insights into digital trends that SMEs could leverage to thrive. Speaking on behalf of Access Bank’s Managing Director Olumide Olatunji, Kafui Bimpe, Group Head of Business Banking for Access Bank noted that statistics show that SMEs contribute about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. This notwithstanding, SMEs are grappling with the negative impacts of global health crisis. “Results from a COVID-19 Business Tracker Survey conducted…
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