Access Bank, King’s Trust International Formalise Strategic Partnership To Advance Youth Opportunity

Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International (KTI) have formally signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand opportunity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa.

The partnership agreement was signed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, for Access Bank, and Will Straw, CBE, Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, on behalf of KTI.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior leaders and representatives from both organisations, alongside distinguished guests including Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, 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, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The partnership brings together 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.

Through this collaboration, the two organisations 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, supporting them to gain skills and find pathways into meaningful employment and self-employment across Africa.

Speaking at the signing, Will Straw CBE, Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, 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.”

Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, 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 partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing cross‑sector collaboration to address youth unemployment, foster entrepreneurship and drive inclusive growth across Africa.