By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi)
Access Holdings Plc has named Ms. Bolaji Agbede as Acting Group CEO in the wake of Dr. Herbert Wigwe’s demise.
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval is pending for this appointment. Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife, son, and former chair of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically perished in a helicopter crash.
Ms. Agbede boasts over three decades of experience in banking and business consulting, notably close to 20 years with Access Bank, where she previously served as Assistant General Manager overseeing foreign exchange trading, deposits, and lending.
Her appointment underscores her extensive expertise in the financial sector, crucial for Access Holdings’ continuity during this challenging period.
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