Entry Holdings names Harmless Ike as new GMD/CEO

Entry Holdings Plc has named Mr. Harmless Ike as its substantive group managing director/chief government officer, efficient August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval.

The announcement comes simply hours after Roosevelt Ogbonna stepped down from the corporate’s board in compliance with new company governance guidelines.

In a press release on Thursday, the Firm Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, mentioned Ike’s appointment marks a brand new chapter beneath the management of Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who returned to go the group after the passing of former Group CEO Herbert Wigwe in 2024.

Only a day earlier, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director of Access Bank, resigned from the HoldCo board to adjust to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2023 company governance tips, which cap HoldCo boards at 9 members.

With Ogbonna’s exit and Ike’s affirmation as substantive CEO, Entry Holdings’ management construction is now being consolidated, reflecting efforts to strengthen governance, adjust to regulation, and chart a transparent post-Wigwe path.

Ike succeeds Bolaji Agbede, who has served as performing GMD/CEO for the previous 18 months. She’s going to return to her position as Govt Director, Enterprise Help, in accordance with regulatory necessities on years of expertise for the highest place.

Agbede has been extensively praised for steering the corporate by means of considered one of its most tough intervals. Throughout her tenure, Entry Holdings maintained workforce stability, accomplished a N351 billion rights challenge, and efficiently held two annual normal conferences — achievements that supplied stability following the sudden demise of Herbert Wigwe.

Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede recommended her efforts, describing them as “invaluable in navigating the corporate by means of challenges and alternatives.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Harmless Ike as we transfer ahead. On the similar time, we need to specific our deepest gratitude to Ms. Bolaji Agbede. Her excellent contributions over the previous 18 months have been invaluable, and we recognize her dedication in navigating the Firm by means of challenges and alternatives. Whereas regulatory necessities necessitate this alteration, we’re grateful for the robust basis that has been laid.”

Ike brings greater than three a long time of expertise in banking and monetary providers. An accounting graduate of the University of Lagos, he’s a Fellow of each CIBN and ICAN, in addition to an authorized IFRS skilled.

He spent ten years at Access Bank, rising to the place of Common Supervisor with oversight of company, business, and public sector portfolios.

He later served as MD/CEO of Polaris Bank (2020–2022), the place he launched VULTe, the financial institution’s award-winning digital banking platform.

Talking on his appointment, Mr. Ike mentioned: “I’m honoured to tackle the position of Group Managing Director /Chief Govt Officer and excited to work alongside the proficient crew at Entry Holdings. I sit up for constructing on the robust legacy established by Herbert Wigwe and Bolaji Agbede, and driving our imaginative and prescient ahead, making certain we proceed to ship distinctive worth to our shareholders and stakeholders.”

He added: “I’m honoured to tackle this position and excited to work alongside the proficient crew at Entry Holdings. I sit up for constructing on the robust legacy established by Herbert Wigwe and Bolaji Agbede, and driving our imaginative and prescient ahead to ship distinctive worth to shareholders and stakeholders.”