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Access Holdings appoints Ibironke Adeyemi as Independent Non-Executive Director
Access Holdings Plc has notified the Nigeria Exchange and the investing public of the appointment of Ibironke Adeyemi as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
With over 30 years of extensive experience in finance, management and governance, Mrs. Adeyemi has a proven track record as a strategic and transformative leader.
Currently, she serves as the Managing Director of Chrisland Schools Limited, a flagship subsidiary of the renowned Chrisland Group of Schools, a leading private education provider in Nigeria. Additionally, she serves on the Boards of Chrisland University, the Victor and Winifred Awosika Foundation and Holy Trinity Hospital.
Previously, Mrs. Adeyemi was an Executive Director at Chemo-Pharma Laboratories, where she successfully enhanced financial efficiency and operational growth. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience at Peat Marwick Ani & Ogunde (now KPMG Professional Services) as an Audit Trainee and Chartered Accountant.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Planning, all from the University of Lagos. She has also participated in Executive Development Programmes from top institutions including Harvard Business School and the Lagos Business School’s Advanced Management Programme.
Mrs. Adeyemi qualified as a chartered accountant over thirty years ago and is a member of Rotary International Club and the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (‘CBN’) has approved her appointment, effective April 15, 2025, and this has been communicated to all relevant regulatory authorities.
Commenting on her appointment, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, Group Chairman of Access Holdings, stated:
“I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi to the Board of Access Holdings. Her appointment underscores our commitment to enhancing the diversity and depth of expertise within our Board. With her addition, we are proud to have four accomplished women among our nine-member Board, reinforcing our belief in the value of inclusive leadership.
Mrs. Adeyemi is a well-rounded professional and experienced leader in the education and social entrepreneurship. Her insights and experience align perfectly with Access Holdings’ strategic priorities, particularly our focus on sustainable shareholder value creation and social impact. We are confident that her contributions will enrich our discussions and propel the Company towards achieving its long-term goals.”