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In March 2002, the acquisition of Access Bank was finalised, and Aig-Imoukhuede and Wigwe were approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria to take on the roles of Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director, respectively. This marked the official beginning of their transformative journey with Access Bank.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Aig-Imoukhuede and Wigwe were early adopters of digital transformation, investing heavily in the bank’s IT infrastructure upgrade, enabling the bank to offer more efficient and secure services.Access Bank’s growth was not confined to Nigeria. The bank pursued international expansion, establishing a presence in key African markets.
In 2023, Access Holdings launched operations in Paris, marking its foray into the Northern Hemisphere. The group’s strategic expansion into new territories reflects its vision to be a pan-African force contributing to economic development across borders. Through its subsidiaries, Access Holdings has played a pivotal role in sectors ranging from finance and banking to agriculture, technology, and healthcare.