Access Holdings Plc has announced the retirement of Mrs. Chizoma Okoli, Deputy Managing Director at Access Bank.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on April 28, 2026, and signed by Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi.
Mrs Chizoma Okoli’s retirement takes effect from April 30, 2026, following the expiration of her term.
The company is yet to name a successor.
The statement highlights Mrs. Okoli’s critical role in expanding Access Bank’s retail presence, boosting its customer base, and enhancing its services to small and medium-sized businesses across various markets.
The Board of Access Holdings expressed gratitude for Mrs. Okoli’s invaluable contributions and wished her continued success in her future endeavors.
Mrs. Okoli joined Access Bank in March 2019 as an Executive Director after the merger with Diamond Bank, and was appointed Deputy Managing Director, Retail South in March 2022.
In addition to her role at Access Bank, Mrs. Okoli is involved in several boards, including those of United Payment Services Limited, Fiducia Data Services Limited, and Agri-Business/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme, among others. She is also an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
Nairametrics recently reported that Access Holdings has clarified a circulating “financial highlight” tied to its 2025 audited results.
The company distanced itself from the unauthorized document, stating that its full audited financial statements are still under regulatory review by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), although they have already been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
According to the company, the finalized audited results for 2025 will be released within 48 hours after receiving CBN approval.
