Access Bank appoints new executive director for risk management

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Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifedayo Olaniyi Orimoloye as Executive Director, Risk Management, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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The appointment, announced by Access Holdings Plc on Friday, takes effect on 21 September, 2026.

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Orimoloye joins Access Bank with more than 25 years of experience in risk management across financial institutions in Africa, Europe and the United States.

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He was most recently Group Chief Risk Officer of the African Development Bank, where he was responsible for a portfolio exceeding $40bn and contributed to the institution’s risk management framework and continued AAA credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

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His experience covers enterprise risk management, capital optimisation, credit governance, regulatory compliance and strategic transformation.

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Before joining the African Development Bank, Orimoloye held senior risk management positions at Sterling Bank Plc, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Wells Fargo Bank, HSBC and Citigroup.

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Access Holdings said he also played key roles in capital and securitisation transactions, including initiatives aimed at expanding renewable energy access across Africa.

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He holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Finance and an MBA in Finance from California State University, Hayward.

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Group Chairman of Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said Orimoloye’s international experience would strengthen the bank’s risk governance as it expands its operations.

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“Mr. Orimoloye brings strong global risk management experience and strategic leadership to the Board of Access Bank Plc,” Aig-Imoukhuede said.

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The holding company said the appointment reinforces Access Bank’s focus on governance, prudent risk management and sustainable stakeholder value.

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