Access Holdings Names Sa’adu Jijji as Managing Director and CEO of Access ARM Pensions

Nume Ekeghe

Access Holdings Plc has named Mr. Sa’adu A. Jijji as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access ARM Pensions Limited. The move is part of the group’s effort to reinforce its leadership team and prepare the pension business for the next stage of expansion.

The appointment, which has received all necessary regulatory approvals, highlights Access Holdings’ focus on strengthening governance, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation across its subsidiaries.

Mr. Jijji brings more than twenty years of experience in the financial services sector, covering pension fund administration, investment management, actuarial consulting, and corporate strategy. He has held senior positions at Premium Pension Limited, Alexander Forbes Consulting Actuaries Nigeria, and Pension Alliance Limited (PAL Pensions), where he served as acting MD/CEO. During that tenure he managed pension assets exceeding N1.2 trillion, achieving sustained growth, operational efficiency, and robust regulatory compliance.

He earned an MBA from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Access Holdings’ Chairman, Mr. Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede, said, “The appointment reflects the Group’s deliberate focus on strengthening leadership capacity across its subsidiaries. The depth of experience and proven track record of Mr. Jijji will be instrumental in driving sustained growth, innovation, and value creation for all stakeholders.”

Mr. Jijji’s appointment reinforces Access Holdings’ commitment to delivering long‑term value to Retirement Savings Account holders and other stakeholders while advancing its broader strategy of building globally competitive financial services businesses.