After 12 years of meritorious service as a director of Access Bank PLC, Paul Usoro, SAN, retired last week, ending one of the most glorious eras in the history of the bank. That’s the highest regulatory limits as a Bank Director. He served as Chairman of the tier one lender for four of those 12 years.
He would be succeeded by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime (née Ebie), as Chairman, Board of Directors of Access Bank Plc, subject to regulatory approvals and in full alignment with the Bank’s corporate governance framework.
She was appointed to the Board in November 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. During this period, she has provided exemplary leadership and strategic oversight by serving as Chairman of various Board Committees.
Her contributions in these roles have significantly strengthened the Bank’s governance, people strategy, and sustainability agenda.
Mrs Osime’s elevation reflects continuity, institutional confidence, and a clear recognition of the depth of experience she has built over more than three decades in the corporate world. Her professionalism, integrity, and steady leadership have consistently set her apart, and these qualities will undoubtedly continue to guide the Board and Management as the Bank advances its strategic objectives.
