Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Sa’adu A. Jijji as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access ARM Pensions Limited, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership across its subsidiaries and drive future growth.
The company disclosed that the appointment has received all necessary regulatory approvals and was endorsed by the Board of Access ARM Pensions, underscoring the Group’s commitment to enhancing leadership capacity and consolidating its position in Nigeria’s pension industry.
Jijji brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise spanning pension fund administration, investment management, actuarial consulting, and corporate strategy.
Before his appointment, he held senior leadership positions at Premium Pension Limited, Alexander Forbes Consulting Actuaries Nigeria, and Pension Alliance Limited (PAL Pensions).
At PAL Pensions, where he served as Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, he supervised pension assets valued at over N1.2 trillion and was credited with driving growth, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining strong regulatory compliance.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the decision reflects the Group’s deliberate strategy of building strong leadership across its businesses.
“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,” he said.
Access Holdings noted that Jijji’s appointment aligns with its broader objective of creating globally competitive financial services businesses while delivering long-term value to Retirement Savings Account holders and other stakeholders.
The company added that the new chief executive is expected to lead Access ARM Pensions through its next phase of growth and innovation in Nigeria’s pension industry.
