WorldStage– Financial services giant 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 approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
According to an official regulatory notice issued to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on September 18, 2026, the strategic leadership appointment will take effect from September 21, 2026.
Key Highlights of the Executive Appointment:
Global Risk Leadership: Mr. Orimoloye brings over 25 years of international banking experience across enterprise risk management, capital optimization, credit governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic transformation across Africa, Europe, and the United States.
Track Record at AfDB: He most recently served as Group Chief Risk Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB), where he managed a portfolio exceeding $40 billion and helped maintain the multilateral lender’s AAA ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global, and Fitch Ratings.
Previous Institutional Experience: He has held senior risk leadership roles across major global and regional banking institutions, including Citigroup, HSBC, Wells Fargo Bank, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, and Sterling Bank Plc.
Educational Background: Orimoloye holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Finance as well as an MBA in Finance from California State University, Hayward.
Commenting on the appointment, Group Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, stated that Orimoloye’s extensive global experience and strategic leadership will further reinforce Access Bank’s risk governance framework and support its “scale to value” growth agenda.
