Access ARM Pensions Appoints Sa’adu Jijji as CEO

By Babatunji Wusu| Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Sa’adu A. Jijji as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access ARM Pensions Limited, as part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen leadership and drive sustained growth across its subsidiaries.

The appointment, which has received all necessary regulatory approvals, was approved by the Board of Access ARM Pensions. The move reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing leadership capacity and reinforcing its position within Nigeria’s pension industry.

Jijji brings more than two decades of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise spanning pension fund administration, investment management, actuarial consulting and corporate strategy. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at Premium Pension Limited, Alexander Forbes Consulting Actuaries Nigeria, and Pension Alliance Limited (PAL Pensions).

Before his latest appointment, he served as Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PAL Pensions, where he supervised pension assets valued at more than N1.2 trillion. During his tenure, the organisation recorded sustained growth, improved operational efficiency and maintained strong regulatory compliance.

The new Access ARM Pensions CEO holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede, said the decision aligns with the Group’s broader objective of strengthening 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.

The appointment of the Access ARM Pensions CEO highlights the Group’s commitment to creating long-term value for Retirement Savings Account holders and other stakeholders. It also supports Access Holdings’ vision of building globally competitive financial services institutions while maintaining strong governance and operational excellence.