By Ayomide Otitoju
Access Holdings Plc, parent company of Access Bank, has reaffirmed its long-term strategy centred on three phases: scale, optimise, and sustain — as it enters a critical optimisation phase aimed at delivering stronger shareholder returns by 2027.
Acting Group CEO Bolaji Agbede said the Group would now focus on synergy realisation, capital efficiency, and digital innovation after years of expansion into 20+ markets, including the UK, France, and South Africa.
“The next phase will deepen financial inclusion, improve customer experience, and enhance capital productivity,” Agbede said.
Access Holdings reported a 19% rise in profit before tax to ₦867 billion and a 55.5% increase in total assets to ₦41.5 trillion in 2024. The group aims to onboard millions of previously unbanked Africans through tech-driven, low-cost delivery models.
