Chizoma Okoli is a seasoned banker with nearly three decades of expertise. She began her career as an Executive Trainee at the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc in 1992, rising to the post of Executive Director in 2016.
She was appointed Deputy Managing Director, Retail South at Access Bank Plc in 2022, and has been instrumental in extending the bank’s retail network and improving services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mrs. Chizoma Okoli, Access Bank’s Deputy Managing Director retired in April 2026 according to Access Holdings Plc.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on April 28, 2026, and signed by Sunday Ekwochi, Company Secretary.
Mrs. Chizoma Okoli retires on April 30, 2026, following the expiration of her term.
Chizoma Okoli Biography
Chizoma Okoli was born in Benin State, in 1992. Chizoma Okoli earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Benin and a Master of Business Administration from Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom.
She is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and has completed several notable management programmes, including those at Wharton Executive Education and the Lagos Business School.
Career
Mrs. Okoli was appointed Deputy Managing Director, Retail South in May 2022. She is a seasoned professional with nearly three (3) decades of extensive banking expertise.
She began her professional career in 1992 as an Executive Trainee at the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, where she distinguished herself and quickly ascended through the ranks to become Executive Director in 2016.
Following the Bank’s merger with the defunct Diamond Bank in 2019, she was appointed Executive Director of the Business Banking Division. Her extensive experience includes commercial and consumer banking; corporate banking; branch banking; institutional banking; business banking; and business growth.
Chizoma Okoli retirement was announced on April 28, 2026, and signed by Sunday Ekwochi, Company Secretary. Mrs Chizoma Okoli’s retirement will take effect on April 30, 2026, when her tenure expires.
Chizoma Okoli Husband
There is no information regarding Chioma Okoli’s husband and children.
Chizoma Okoli Net Worth
Access Bank’s Deputy Managing Director, Chizoma Okoli, has been granted about ₦121,048,026 worth of shares under the Restricted Shares Performance Plan, valued at the current stock price as of November 10, 2025. This prestigious award recognises her contributions to the bank’s success and leadership excellence.
However, there is no information about her net worth as it has not been published online.
Social Media
LinkedIn: @chizoma-okoli