Access Holdings Plc has named Ms. Bolaji Agbede as its Acting Group Chief Executive Officer in the wake of the untimely passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former Group CEO. The announcement was conveyed by the company’s secretary, Mr. Sunday Ekwochi, in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., NGX, on Tuesday in Lagos.
Agbede, previously the company’s most senior founding executive director overseeing business support, brings nearly three decades of professional experience in banking and business consultancy to her new role. She embarked on her career journey in 1992 at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), steadily progressing through various roles within Commercial Banking and Operations before assuming the position of manager in 2001.
Transitioning to the role of Chief Executive Officer at JKS Ltd., a business consulting firm, in 2003, Agbede later joined Access Bank Plc the same year as an Assistant General Manager. During her tenure at Access Bank, she demonstrated her leadership prowess by effectively managing the bank’s portfolio of chemical trading companies and subsequently serving as the Head of Group Human Resources from 2010 to 2022.
In 2022, Agbede was appointed as Access Holdings Plc’s founding Executive Director, Business Support, where she played a crucial role in facilitating successful business integration and driving cultural transformation within the company.
Agbede holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos (1990) and a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield University, UK (2002). She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management, UK, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, showcasing her commitment to professional excellence.
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Throughout her career, Agbede has actively participated in prestigious leadership and professional development programs, including the High-Performance Leadership Programme by IMD and the Strategic Talent Management Programme by the London Business School.
This appointment underscores Access Holdings’ commitment to continuity and stability amid challenging circumstances. Pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Agbede will assume her new responsibilities, guiding the company through this transitional period with her proven expertise and strategic vision.
The unfortunate helicopter crash in Southern California, which claimed the lives of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and former Chairman of NGX Group, Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life. Access Holdings mourns the loss of these esteemed individuals and honors their contributions to the company and the broader community.
