The respected African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award has been bestowed upon Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group.
A statement released on Wednesday said that the notable award was given during the African Banker Awards dinner and awards event held in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside the 2024 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.
“Aig-Imoukhuede’s journey epitomises his dedication to transforming the African banking and financial landscape. His illustrious career, spanning over three decades, has been marked by exceptional leadership and transformative accomplishments.
“As the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank from 2002 to 2013, he led the lender’s transformation from a minor player into one of Nigeria’s top five banks, extending its presence to nine other African countries and the United Kingdom.
“With a vision to democratise wealth creation opportunities for millions in Africa, Aigboje established Coronation Group – a conglomerate encompassing most aspects of investing, lending, and insurance with a presence in Nigeria and other African countries,” the statement concluded.
Aig-Imoukhuede, in his words, said: “This award honours the collective efforts of over ten thousand talented individuals, mostly Africans whom I have had the privilege to work with throughout my journey.
“As professionals, recognition spurs us to strive for greater levels of excellence. I am deeply humbled and motivated to continue contributing to Africa’s growth and development.”
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