Access Holdings appoints new CEO for Oxygen X

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Abiodun Adigun as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of its digital lending subsidiary, Oxygen X Finance Company Limited.

The appointment was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) following the receipt of all necessary approvals from financial industry regulators.

According to the statement, the leadership transition is a vital component of a broader corporate strategy designed to expand executive bench strength across its operational subsidiaries and foster long-term, sustainable market growth.

Oxygen X functions as the technology-driven lending business of Access Holdings, specifically mandated to drive financial inclusion by providing accessible credit solutions to retail and commercial consumers across the continent.

Reflecting on the deployment, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, explained that the decision reinforces the financial group’s focus on establishing globally competitive enterprises through cutting-edge corporate governance and leadership innovation.

He noted that Adigun brings a proven professional history, extensive operational expertise, and the required strategic vision to catalyze the next operational phase of the subsidiary, thereby positioning it to leverage emerging opportunities in the highly competitive digital landscape.

Adigun transitions into the new role backed by more than two decades of diverse financial services experience, spanning corporate sales management, business transformation, asset credit administration, and customer relationship optimization.

Prior to his formal appointment at Oxygen X, he served as the Country Sales Head and Chief Marketing Officer at Credit Direct Finance Company Limited, where he successfully spearheaded numerous product diversification campaigns and market expansion strategies.