On Thursday, Bolaji Agbede, acting group chief executive officer of Access Holdings, expressed confidence in the institution’s ability to sustain its strong 2024 growth trajectory.

At the company’s third annual general meeting in Lagos, Ms Agbede projected stronger outcomes for 2025 and the years ahead.

She stated that the institution’s strategic focus will be scaling non-banking subsidiaries and accelerating digital transformation across its operational ecosystem.

For the banking segment, Ms Agbede said the company would prioritise growth in Nigeria while expanding across high-growth African and international markets.

She added that these plans aim to diversify revenue, strengthen resilience, and enhance shareholder returns, aligning with sustainable value creation goals.

Ms Agbede also noted that the institution is intensifying innovation management to incubate and launch new ventures in high-impact sectors.

She said this reflects the company’s ambition to become a premier financial and investment powerhouse.

“We are fast-tracking tech infrastructure upgrades to boost efficiency, unlock synergies, and deliver seamless, digital services to our growing customer base.

“Our strategy is anchored on People, Planet, and Profit—ensuring inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and sustainable financial results,” Ms Agbede explained.

She affirmed that Access Holdings is well-positioned for global opportunities and is supported by strong capital, innovation, and a high-performing team.

“We will continue prudent investment, sound risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent value delivery.

“Our focus is clear: lead with purpose, grow with discipline, and deliver enduring value to all stakeholders,” Ms Agbede said.

Meanwhile, Roosevelt Ogbonna, managing director of Access Bank Plc, noted that over 400,000 small businesses benefited from targeted 2024 initiatives.

He added that the bank positively impacted over 21 million individuals, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment across various communities.

“As we enter year three of our five-year strategy, we remain committed to transforming into a global financial institution with African roots,” Mr Ogbonna said.

He noted the bank’s dedication to sustainable shareholder growth while deepening community impact through inclusive financial services.

“For 2025, our growth priorities include scaling, regional influence, and embedding long-term resilience into our business model.

“These include expansion beyond Africa, wholesale banking synergies, enabling global subsidiaries, talent-led execution, and technology-driven growth,” Mr Ogbonna stated. 

(NAN)