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Access Bank appoints ex-AfDB risk chief Ifedayo Orimoloye as Executive Director

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Ifedayo Olaniyi Orimoloye as Executive Director, Risk Management of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The post Access Bank appoints ex-AfDB risk chief Ifedayo Orimoloye as Executive Director appeared first on Nairametrics .

Access Bank has appointed Ifedayo Orimoloye, a former Risk Chief at the African Development Bank, as its new Executive Director of Risk Management, following approval from Nigeria's Central Bank. The appointment, set to begin on September 21, 2026, highlights Access Bank's dedication to maintaining top-tier governance, effective risk management, and stakeholder value creation.

Orimoloye, recognized globally for his extensive risk management expertise across Africa, Europe, and the United States, will bolster the bank's risk governance framework as it pursues growth and transformation across various markets. Speaking on the appointment, Access Bank's Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, praised Orimoloye as a seasoned professional with over 25 years of international experience, spanning senior roles at major financial institutions.

The appointee is among several senior executives who will receive substantial share allocations as part of Access Holdings' efforts to enhance leadership capacity and align talent management with the group's long-term growth strategy.

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