Access Bank Deputy Managing Director Chizoma Okoli To Retire Following Completion Of Executive Tenure

Mrs. Chizoma Okoli is retiring as Access Bank’s Deputy Managing Director. Read about her impact on retail growth and SME expansion during her term.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Business Hallmark

Conclusion of a Significant Executive Term

Access Holdings Plc has officially informed the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the broader investment community of a leadership transition within its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. Mrs. Chizoma Okoli, who currently serves as the Deputy Managing Director of the institution, is scheduled to retire on April 30, 2026. Her departure follows the natural expiration of her executive term, marking the end of a highly influential period of service that began when she first joined the bank in early 2019.

A Career Defined by Strategic Retail Growth

Mrs. Okoli’s trajectory within the organization was marked by rapid advancement and focused strategic mandates. After joining the bank in March 2019 as an Executive Director, her performance led to her appointment as Deputy Managing Director, Retail South, in March 2022. In this capacity, she was tasked with overseeing one of the bank’s most critical portfolios, ensuring that the institution’s retail services remained competitive and accessible to a rapidly evolving consumer base in the southern region.

Strengthening the SME and Consumer Footprint

Throughout her tenure, Okoli played a central role in the aggressive expansion of the bank’s retail footprint. Her leadership was particularly noted for deepening the institution's engagement with small and medium,sized enterprises (SMEs). By refining the bank's value proposition for small business owners, she helped stabilize and grow a vital segment of the Nigerian economy, ensuring that Access Bank became a primary partner for entrepreneurs seeking both financial services and business stability across multiple markets.