REACTIONS TRAIL SEGUN JOHNSON AS EX-GIRLFRIEND DETAILS COLLAPSE OF 13-YEAR RELATIONSHIP

L-R (Sitting): Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, and Will Straw, CBE, CEO, King’s Trust International. (Standing): Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board and Chairman, Access Holdings Plc; Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair, King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Tom Hartley, Assistant Private Secretary to HM The King, during the signing of a partnership agreement between Access Bank and King’s Trust International in London, UK, yesterday.

Across Africa, young people face persistent challenges in finding meaningful employment and building sustainable livelihoods. In a bold move to tackle this, Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International (KTI) have joined forces to expand opportunities for youth, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive across the continent.

The partnership agreement was formalized in a signing ceremony attended by senior leaders from both organizations, as well as distinguished guests, including Aigboje Aig‑Imoukhuede, CFR, Co-Chair of King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board and Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; Ofovwe Aig‑Imoukhuede, Co-Chair of King’s Trust International Africa Advisory Board; and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The agreement brings together KTI’s expertise in youth development with Access Bank’s pan-African reach and long-standing commitment to inclusive growth. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work to empower young people with the skills, mentorship, and support necessary for employment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic participation across Africa.

Under the agreement, Access Bank will support the delivery of KTI’s programs across several African countries, providing young people with pathways into meaningful employment and self-employment. This includes targeted initiatives in skills training, mentorship, and access to financial and business resources designed to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Speaking at the signing, Will Straw CBE, CEO of King’s Trust International, said:

"This partnership with Access Bank reflects our 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, we can create meaningful pathways to opportunity and lasting impact."

Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank, added:

"Empowering young people is fundamental to Africa’s sustainable growth. Our partnership with King’s Trust International strengthens our commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation, and inclusive development, enabling us to play a purposeful role in shaping the continent’s future."

The collaboration is more than a strategic agreement; it’s a shared commitment to Africa’s youth. By combining Access Bank’s reach with King’s Trust International’s expertise, the partnership aims to transform potential into opportunity, equipping young people with the tools, confidence, and resources to build successful futures across the continent.