ICYMI: Access Bank’s media relations head dies after brief illness

The Association of Corporate and Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) has announced the passing of Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, its publicity secretary.

In a statement signed by Rasheed Bolarinwa, ACAMB president, the association said the corporate media manager and journalist died in the early hours of December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, after a brief illness.

Until his demise, Imoyo served as the head of media relations at Access Holdings “where he contributed significantly to the financial group’s communication strategies and public image”.

“Imoyo was known for his dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the field of corporate communications,” the association said.

“His contributions to ACAMB and the broader corporate landscape will be remembered and celebrated by colleagues, associates, and the entire banking community.

“With nostalgia, the Association recalls that late Imoyo played active roles in cementing the bonds of relationship between ACAMB and other industry Bodies like FICAN, CAMCAN, etc) while he was in the Media. 

“That he emerged the Publicity Secretary of the current ACAMB Exco was in recognition of his amiable traits, needed to wedge the critical stakeholders in the industry ”

ACAMB extended its sympathies to the Imoyo family and Access Holdings Group during the difficult period, thanking Imoyo for his tremendous service to the association and the corporate sector.

According to the statement, the funeral arrangements and memorial service details from the family will be conveyed at a later date.

In the meantime, the association sought the privacy of the Imoyo family as they mourn the loss of their member.

Before joining Access Bank, Imoyo worked as assistant finance editor, BusinessDay Newspapers from 2006 to 2010.