Access Bank Plc And King’s Trust International Pen Strategic Partnership To Expand Opportunity, Entrepreneurship And Sustainable Livelihoods
By Kingsley I. Ilechukwu, Bureau Chief, South West, Nigeria
Access Bank Plc And King’s Trust International (KTI) have formally inked a strategic partnership agreement to expand opportunity, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa, Cyber Era NG learns.
We gather that the partnership agreement was signed by Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, for Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna and Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw, CBE on behalf of KTI.
The partnership marries King’s Trust International’s expertise in youth development with Access Bank’s pan‑African reach and long-standing commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. Courtesy of this collaboration, both corporate entities will work to equip young people with the skills, confidence and support needed to build successful futures through employment and entrepreneurship.
Under the agreement, Access Bank will support the delivery of King’s Trust International programmes that empower young people across several African countries, helping them gain skills and find pathways into meaningful employment and self-employment.
Speaking at the signing, Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw CBE said: “This partnership with Access Bank reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the potential of young people across Africa. By combining our experience in youth development with Access Bank’s scale and leadership across the continent, we can create meaningful pathways to opportunity and long‑term impact.”
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna,added: “At Access Bank, we believe that empowering young people is fundamental to Africa’s sustainable growth. Our partnership with King’s Trust International reinforces our commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation and inclusive development, while enabling us to play a purposeful role in shaping the continent’s future.”
The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior leaders and representatives from both organisations, and distinguished guests including Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board and Chairman, Access Holdings Plc Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
