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Views: Visits 12 By Peter Egwuatu The shareholders of Access Bank Plc have unanimously endorsed the N19.55 billion, representing 80 kobo per share final dividend proposed by its board of directors for the financial year ended December 31, 2020. The shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, AGM, held last weekend in Lagos, streamed live, commended the bank for its performance despite the impact of coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. Reflecting on the bank’s performance, Sir Sunny Nwosu, leader of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria, who represented the shareholders’ group said: “Given the expansion drive, the bank is really aiming to play a leading role on the African continent. That is a good development that leads to better returns to shareholders and other stakeholders going forward.’’
By Etim Etim
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The banking industry will make a huge donation of cash, vehicles and equipment to the Nigerian Army, Police and other law enforcement agencies in the next few weeks to support the federal government’s fight against insecurity, Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank’s Group Managing Director & chief executive announced to shareholders at its 32nd AGM in Lagos over the weekend. Going by its track records in Corporate Social Responsibility and philanthropy, Access Bank will provide a good chunk of the contribution.
This would be a major private sector intervention to stem the tide of insecurity in the country. “We are very concerned about the safety and security of Nigerians. We want our people to be safe. Access Bank will partner with our colleagues in the industry to support the federal government in this regard’’, said Mr Wigwe in his answer to the various comments and questions raised by the shareholders. Last year alone, the bank invested N10.25
By Itohan Abara-Laserian
Lagos, April 30, 2021 Access Bank Plc has assured shareholders of sustained dividend payout and improved performance in the years ahead.
Mr Herbert Wigwe, Chief Executive Officer of the bank, gave the assurance while addressing shareholders at the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), on Friday, in Lagos.
Wigwe said that the bank was well positioned to achieve significant growth in profitability and pay higher dividend given its position in the banking industry today.
He said that Access Bank had a healthy capital adequacy ratio, a robust balance sheet and strong brand that would lead to a better performance in the years ahead.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria and Access Bank Plc have advised women on the need to take up leadership roles in society with confidence.
The Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Dr Ajoritsedere Awosika, who analysed the issues women often face, proffered solutions on how they could own their voices, fight impostor syndrome and maintain assertiveness in a non-inclusive workplace.
She spoke during a virtual fireside chat recently.
In her address on impostor syndrome, she shared interesting insights highlighting the various ways women can overcome self-doubt.
She explained that women must understand and realise that they live in a world that recognises confidence.