…… Visits President William Ruto of Kenya
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON, Chairman of Entry Holdings PLC and Coronation Group, has been honoured with the distinguished African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished accolade was introduced on the African Banker Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Conferences of the African Improvement {Bank}.
Aig-Imoukhuede’s journey epitomises his dedication to remodeling the African banking and {financial} panorama. His illustrious profession, spanning over three many years, has been marked by distinctive management and transformative accomplishments. Because the Group Managing Director and Chief Government Officer of Access Bank from 2002 to 2013, he led the lender’s transformation from a minor participant into one in all Nigeria’s prime 5 banks, extending its presence to 9 different African international locations and the UK. With a imaginative and prescient to democratise wealth creation alternatives for hundreds of thousands in Africa, Aigboje established Coronation Group – a conglomerate encompassing most features of investing, lending, and insurance coverage with a presence in Nigeria and different African international locations.
Talking on the award, Aig-Imoukhuede mentioned: “This award honours the collective efforts of over ten thousand proficient people, principally Africans whom I’ve had the privilege to work with all through my journey. As professionals, recognition spurs us to attempt for larger ranges of excellence. I’m deeply humbled and motivated to proceed contributing to Africa’s progress and improvement.”
“We want to honour your outstanding profession achievements as a frontrunner in Africa. Right now, Access Bank stands as a behemoth in African banking. As brilliantly described in your e-book, “Leaving the Tarmac” Entry {bank} began its life as a third-tier {bank}, however your visionary management, in addition to that of the late Herbert Wigwe, reworked it into an establishment that instructions immense respect and admiration,” mentioned Omar Ben Yedder, Group Writer & Managing Director, African Banker.
As a part of the celebration of his lifelong contributions to the African {financial} markets, Aig-Imoukhuede had the distinct privilege of a go to to His Excellency, President William Ruto, on the state home in Nairobi. Their discussions centred on strengthening {financial} markets, enhancing public sector effectiveness, and fostering sustainable {economic} progress throughout Africa. This go to exemplifies Aigboje’s perception within the energy of collaborative management and the pivotal function that robust {financial} establishments play in driving nationwide improvement.
Reflecting on the courtesy go to to President William Ruto, Aig-Imoukhuede acknowledged that, “In assembly with President Ruto, I used to be impressed by our shared dedication to driving {economic} progress and fostering sustainable improvement throughout Africa. Our discussions bolstered the crucial function that collaborative management and strong {financial} establishments play in nation-building. I stay up for persevering with our collective efforts to create a affluent future for our continent.”
Aig-Imoukhuede’s affect extends past banking. By the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and its subsidiaries – the Africa Initiative for Governance, and the Aig-Imoukhuede Institute – Aigboje and his spouse, Ofovwe, handle a $100 million household dedication aimed toward constructing Nigeria’s subsequent technology of presidency leaders, remodeling public sector effectiveness, and enhancing entry to high quality major healthcare. His imaginative and prescient for the Undertake-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme (ADHFP), introduced in Davos in 2020, goals to ascertain 774 world-class major healthcare amenities in Nigeria, showcasing his dedication to addressing crucial societal wants.
Aig-Imoukhuede’s advocacy for sustainable banking practices has left an indelible mark on the {financial} sector. As a member of Nigeria’s Bankers’ Committee, he led the adoption of the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Ideas in 2012, an initiative that has been emulated by a number of international locations globally. His management in selling accountable and sustainable enterprise practices underscores the crucial function of monetary establishments in fostering {economic} improvement whereas defending the surroundings.
Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede’s management was beforehand recognised in 2013 when he obtained the ‘African Banker of the Yr’ Award. Following a decade of accomplishments in banking and past, the African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award highlights his enduring dedication to nation-building and sustainable improvement. His legacy of transformative management, sustainable banking practices, and philanthropic dedication continues to encourage and drive constructive change throughout Africa.
