Access Holdings Plc has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, Business Support, Ms. Bolaji Agbede, effective June 30, 2026, following the expiration of her tenure.
- +Access Holdings announces retirement of Executive Director,Bolaji Agbede
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Ms. Agbede is a former Acting Group CEO of the company.
The development was disclosed in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), shareholders, and the investing public, signed by the Company’s Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, and dated June 25, 2026.
Retirement takes effect June 30.
According to the statement, Agbede will step down from the Board of Access Holdings at the end of her current term.
The Board noted that Agbede served the Access Group with distinction for more than two decades, contributing significantly to its growth, transformation, and institutional development through various leadership positions.
Agbede joined Access Bank in 2003 as an Assistant General Manager, where she was responsible for managing the bank’s portfolio of chemical trading companies.
Agbede served in the acting capacity until the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as the substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, after receiving regulatory approvals.
The Board of Access Holdings expressed appreciation for Agbede’s contributions, particularly her leadership during one of the most challenging periods in the company’s history.
According to the statement, her stewardship following Wigwe’s passing helped ensure business continuity and organizational stability.
The Board thanked Agbede for her service and wished her success in her future endeavours.
The retirement announcement comes weeks after Access Holdings reassured shareholders of its commitment to resuming dividend payments once all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
Speaking at the company’s fourth Annual General Meeting in Lagos earlier this month, Group Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the Group was entering a phase focused on extracting value from years of expansion and investment.
He noted that the company’s N1.007 trillion profit and N51.56 trillion balance sheet reflect a strategy centred on sustainable value creation and long-term shareholder returns.
