Access Holdings Plc has appointed Abiodun Adigun as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, its digital lending subsidiary.
The appointment was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and has received all necessary regulatory approvals.
According to the company, the leadership change forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen executive capacity across its subsidiaries and support sustainable long-term growth.
Oxygen X serves as the digital lending arm of Access Holdings, offering technology-driven credit solutions designed to expand access to finance and promote financial inclusion.
Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the appointment underscores the group’s commitment to building globally competitive financial services businesses through strong leadership and innovation.
“Abiodun brings a proven track record, deep industry expertise, and the leadership capabilities required to accelerate the next phase of growth in the business,” he said.
Aig-Imoukhuede noted that the appointment would strengthen the group’s leadership succession pipeline while positioning Oxygen X to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the financial services market and enhance customer value delivery.
Adigun joins the company with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, spanning business development, sales leadership, customer experience, credit management, and business transformation.
Access Holdings said his extensive experience would be instrumental in driving Oxygen X’s growth strategy as competition continues to intensify within Nigeria’s digital lending and fintech landscape.
He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Adigun is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a member of the Institute of Sales and Marketing UK.
His professional development includes executive programmes in digital leadership and transformation at globally recognised institutions such as Imperial College London and Singapore Management University.
Before his appointment, Adigun served as Country Sales Head and Chief Marketing Officer at Credit Direct Finance Company Limited, where he spearheaded business expansion initiatives and market diversification strategies.
The appointment signals Access Holdings’ continued focus on strengthening its digital financial services portfolio and expanding access to innovative lending solutions across Nigeria.
