Access Bank Plc

At Access, empowerment is a culture – not a campaign. Through funding, mentorship, and platforms like the W Initiative, we help women rise, lead, and transform industries. This #IWD2025, we’re celebrating 100 women fueling change through action. Will you be there? Date: 28th March 2025 Time: 10 AM Save the date! #AccelerateAction #InspiringGenerations #IWD2025

It’s Global Money Week! For over 4 years, we’ve been on a mission to build financially smart young minds, and last year, we took it even further. From classrooms to communities, we’ve been equipping kids and young people with the tools to learn, save, and earn. But this is just the beginning. This year, we’re raising the bar—more lessons, more engagement, and even greater impact. Because understanding money today means shaping a stronger future tomorrow. Who is ready to take charge of their financial future? #ThinkBeforeYouFollow #WiseMoneyTomorrow #GlobalMoneyWeek2025 #AccessBank

Access Bank Plc hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference, earlier this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. We convened industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing intra-African trade. Cape Town remains one of my favorite places to visit — food, wine, cycling, art, and the most spectacular views. If you’ve never been, put it on your bucket list and prepare for a treat. Trust me. But that’s not the story. In case you didn’t get to go, here are my key takeaways from the event: 1. Africa’s trade potential remains untapped due to challenges such as limited access to finance, regulatory hurdles, and fragmented markets. These bottlenecks must be eliminated to drive seamless cross-border trade. 2. SMEs are the backbone of Africa’s economy. Tailored financial products, advisory services, and access to new markets will help them scale beyond their borders. 3. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an opportunity to unify Africa into a single, powerful market. However, success hinges on infrastructure development, and harmonized trade policies. 4. Expanding intra-African trade requires more than just policy. Strong financial support is needed and institutions like Access and Afreximbank are pioneering trade finance solutions to help businesses navigate risks and scale operations. 5. Africa must embrace technology to facilitate seamless trade transactions. Digital trade platforms, blockchain-backed payment systems, and fintech collaborations are helping businesses reduce costs, bypass currency exchange constraints, and boost trade efficiency. 6. Sustainability must be at the core of trade, and there is a growing need for environmentally responsible trade practices like green financing, ethical supply chains, and climate-friendly trade policies that ensure long-term growth. 7. Banks are no longer just financiers; they are active partners in Africa’s economic transformation. Access Bank is poised to be the go-to trade finance partner, offering tailored funding, risk mitigation tools, and advisory services to businesses expanding across the continent. 8. Access Bank is leading the charge to unlocking Africa’s trade potential not just by facilitating trade, but by actively shaping Africa’s economic future. With a strong presence across the continent, we are pioneering end-to-end trade solutions from financing and digital payment innovations to SME support and investment in trade corridors. This is just the beginning. By God’s grace, we’ll see you again next year. For now, let’s keep the momentum going by sharing ideas, and taking real action. Because that’s how Africa wins. Huge shoutout to the awesome team that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this to life, our brilliant speakers, and every participant who brought their expertise and energy to the table. Did you attend? What do you think? How can we enhance intra-African trade? #africa #trade

“The future of Africa’s growth lies in building a self-reliant market, empowering SMEs, and ensuring financial and digital inclusion for all”- H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Africa’s economic future is bright, and the path to greater collaboration starts now. Be part of the conversation today! #ATC25 #AccessBank #EmpoweringAfrica #SustainableGrowth

“Africa's future in trade depends on us creating seamless access to capital, modernized trade routes, and a culture of trust and collaboration”- Roosevelt Ogbonna, MD/CEO, Access Bank Plc Can Africa’s trade future be brighter with your input? Let’s create it now! #ATC25 #AccessBank #EmpoweringAfrica #SustainableGrowth

At Access, we believe in the power of partnerships. That’s why we’re driving real change in Nigeria’s healthcare sector with the Solar for Health initiative, providing up to N200 million in financing to help hospitals and laboratories switch to solar power. Through the Sustainable Finance Accelerator Programme and our partnership with REEEA-A, we’re making clean energy adoption seamless, ensuring medical facilities cut costs and improve efficiency. #AccessBank #SolarForHealth #Sustainability #MoreThanBanking #WeCare

Today, we remember that women don’t need permission—they need action. No more waiting for the perfect moment, no more ‘someday.’ The future is ours to create, and it won’t wait. Let us create new opportunities, and ignite a future where every woman’s voice is heard, every dream is possible, and every generation is empowered to rise. #AccelerateAction
#InspiringGenerations
#IWD2025 #AccessBank

Dare to lead. Dare to challenge. Dare to change the world. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the fearless women who transform ambition into powerful action, shattering barriers and rewriting the rules. Together, let's accelerate change, create new opportunities, and ignite a future where every woman’s voice is heard, every dream is possible, and every generation is empowered to rise. Happy International Women’s Day #AccelerateAction
#InspiringGenerations
#IWD2025 #AccessBank

From strength to freedom, from history to greatness, Ghana stands tall. May the spirit of unity and progress continue to shine. Wishing our Access Bank (Ghana) Plc a Happy Independence Day. #IndependenceDayGhana #GhanaIndependenceDayAtAccess  #AccessBank #MoreThanBanking

This plaque is more than a piece of metal — it’s a story. A story of tough calls and the commitment to do the right thing, even when no one was watching. The IFC - International Finance Corporation EDGE Certification is more than an award. It is proof that sustainability can live in every building, every project, and every footprint we leave behind. This is a time to remember — not because of the plaque, but because of what it represents: a commitment to building a future where every decision shapes a better world. #AccessBank #IFCEDGE #GreenBuilding #Sustainability