Chizoma Okoli Joins Access Bank Plc As New Director

Access Bank Plc has appointed Ms. Chizoma Okoli as its new Executive Director in charge of Business Banking Division.

In a statement by the bank issued to the Nigerian Stock Exchange Tuesday, Okoli’s appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Mr. Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, said Okoli is coming on board to add immense value to the bank with a deep banking and board room experience.

“We are very delighted to welcome Mrs Okoli to the Board of Access Bank. She brings on board a very deep banking industry and boardroom experience relevant to our bank. Her appointment will no doubt improve the skill set and diversity of our Board and support our quest to become the World’s most respected African Bank and Africa’s gateway to the World,” Wigwe stated.

Okoli commenced her banking career as an Executive Trainee in the Operations Unit of Diamond Bank Plc in April 1992 and served in various capacities in the Bank until her appointment as an Executive Director in Diamond Bank in September, 2016.

Okoli is a 1989 law graduate from the University of Benin and was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1990. She holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, Coventry, UK. Okoli has also attended various courses in Nigeria and abroad including the Advanced Management Programme of Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania and the Senior Management Programme of the Lagos Business School.

She is also an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.