By: Peace Udugba.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, has been making waves across the globe, from the AfriCaribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 in Grenada to the halls of Zambia’s largest referral hospital. His recent engagements capture the essence of Access Holdings’ approach to make a positive impact in Africa.
At ACTIF 2025, Aig-Imoukhuede joined heads of government, business leaders, and investors to explore opportunities for stronger Africa-Caribbean economic collaboration. The discussions focused on sectors like tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and digital trade, highlighting the untapped potential for trade and investment flows between the two regions.
Sunmbo Olatunji, CEO for Caribbean Expansion, Access Bank, described the Bank as a “bridge” for cross-continental partnerships, underscoring the Group’s commitment to long-term, sustainable growth.
Fresh from ACTIF, Aig-Imoukhuede traveled to Lusaka for a high-level meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema.
The discussions centered on Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, with the Chairman pledging up to $100 million in financing for strategic projects aimed at closing the country’s power generation and transmission gaps.
President Hichilema welcomed the commitment, stressing that increased energy investment would boost key industries, particularly mining.
Aig-Imoukhuede also paid a courtesy visit to Zambia’s Vice-President, H.E. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, where the spotlight shifted to Access Bank’s community impact and growing footprint in Zambia.
The Vice-President cited the renovation of Maternity Ward B03 at the University Teaching Hospital and ongoing capacity-building programs for women as clear examples of the Group’s commitment to social transformation.
From forging trade links between Africa and the Caribbean to financing Zambia’s energy ambitions and improving local healthcare, Access Holdings is operating from a single, unifying vision: To be the World’s most respected African financial services group. As Aig-Imoukhuede said, “Zambia is central to our pan-African vision. We are here to build enduring partnerships that unlock prosperity and improve lives.”
