Access Holdings Plc has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, Business Support, Ms Bolaji Agbede, from the Board effective June 30, 2026, following the completion of her tenure.
The company disclosed this in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, shareholders and the investing public.
Over the two decades with Access Holdings, Bolaji Agbede held several leadership positions and played an influential role in its growth and development.
Her most prominent assignment came in February 2024 after the death of the Group’s former Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe. She was appointed Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and led the company through a difficult period while ensuring business operations continued without disruption.
In a statement signed by the Group Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, the Board thanked Agbede for her years of service and the leadership she provided during one of the company’s most challenging moments.
“The Board expresses its profound appreciation for her dedicated service and for the exemplary leadership she provided as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company following the tragic passing of the former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, in February 2024.
“During a critical period in the Group’s history, she demonstrated remarkable professionalism, stability, and commitment, helping to ensure continuity of leadership and sustained business performance.”
The Board also acknowledged her contributions to the Group over the years and wished her success in the next phase of her career.
“The Board thanks Ms. Agbede for her invaluable contributions to the Group and wishes her continued success and fulfilment in all her future endeavours.”
Before taking on the acting Group CEO role, Agbede served as Executive Director, Business Support, and had built a career spanning human resources, banking operations and customer relationship management.
She joined Access Bank in 2003 as an Assistant General Manager after earlier working at Guaranty Trust Bank and later leading JKG Limited, a business consulting firm. Over the years, she also oversaw the Group’s human capital function, leading people development and supporting major organisational changes.
Agbede holds a degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos and an MBA from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management, UK, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
