Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, recently appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, is a figure of substantial influence and achievement in Nigeria’s financial and philanthropic sectors. Here are 30 interesting facts about his life and career:
- Early Life and Education: Born on September 24, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Aig-Imoukhuede hails from Sabongida-Ora, Edo State.
- Academic Background: He is a Law graduate from the University of Benin, Edo State, having completed his LLB degree in 1986 at the age of 19 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987.
- Advanced Education: Holds a Trium MBA, a collaborative degree from the London School of Economics, New York University, and HEC Paris.
- Executive Education: Attended a three-month Executive Management Programme course at Harvard Business School in 2000.
- Early Career: Began his career as a lawyer with Continental Merchant Bank during his NYSC year in 1988.
- Banking Career Initiation: Joined Guaranty Trust Bank Plc in December 1991, resigning as an executive director in March 2002.
- Access Bank Leadership: Led the acquisition of Access Bank in 2002, transforming it from a fringe regional player to a major banking institution until December 2013.
- Stock Exchange Role: Retired as president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2017 but remains an ex-officio on the National Council.
- Director Roles: Served as a non-executive director of Africa Finance Corporation from 2008 until June 2, 2017.
- Leadership in Finance: Has been the chairman of Associated Discount House Limited since December 1, 2011.
- Energy Sector Involvement: Serves as a director of Petralon Energy.
- Insurance Sector Contributions: Retired as the chairman of Wapic Insurance Plc, a position held since November 2011.
- Financial Market Development: Served as board chairman and director of FMDQ OTC PLC until August 1, 2014.
- Entrepreneurial Ventures: Founded Coronation Capital Limited in 2015, leading its expansion within the financial services sector.
- Public Service Innovation: Collaborated with the Nigerian Civil Service to digitalize work processes in October 2021.
- National Recognition: Conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2011 by President Goodluck Jonathan.
- Entrepreneurial Awards: Inaugurated into the Ernst and Young World Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame in 2011 and awarded “African Banker of the Year” in 2013.
- Academic Affiliations: Member of the American Academy of Arts and Science and the international advisory board of Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government.
- Philanthropic Leadership: Founder and chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, focusing on good governance in Africa.
- Global Health Initiatives: First African co-chairman of the Global Business Coalition on Health and chairman of Friends of the Global Fund – Africa.
- Significant Contributions: Made a $1 million contribution to the Global Fund in 2010.
- Healthcare Development: Chairman of ABCHealth, promoting health initiatives across Africa.
- Innovative Healthcare Programs: Initiated the Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme (ADHFP) in 2019.
- Global Citizenship: Vice chairman of Global Citizen Nigeria.
- Solidarity Support: Co-created the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Fund (NSIA).
- Banking Transformation: Instrumental in Access Bank’s evolution into a top-tier African bank with international presence.
- Sustainable Banking Advocate: Promoted the adoption of sustainable banking practices in Nigeria.
- Investment Banking Expert: Managed a multibillion-dollar portfolio across various sectors through the Tengen Family Office.
- Educational Support: The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation partners with Oxford University to provide scholarships and fellowships for Africans.
- Legacy of Leadership: Beyond banking, his contributions span finance, insurance, real estate, energy, and philanthropy, marking him as a transformative leader in Nigeria and beyond.
