Access Holdings Names Innocent Ike as New CEO

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025.

He takes over from Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who has led the company in an interim capacity since the death of Herbert Wigwe in 2024. Agbede will return to her former role as Executive Director.

Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede described the appointment as the beginning of a new phase for the company, while praising Agbede for her leadership.

“Her outstanding contributions over the past 18 months have been invaluable,” he said.

In his first comments, Ike said he was “honoured to take on the role” and promised to continue delivering value to shareholders while building on the foundation laid by his predecessors.