Access Bank and King’s Trust International launch partnership to equip African youth with skills, confidence, and opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship

Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have formalised a strategic partnership to expand opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa.

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The agreement was signed in London by Access Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and King’s Trust International CEO, Will Straw.

The ceremony was attended by prominent stakeholders, including Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Chair of King’s Trust Africa Advisory Board; Mrs. Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede; and Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The partnership will leverage King’s Trust International’s expertise in youth development alongside Access Bank’s pan-African network to equip young people with skills, confidence, and pathways to employment and self-employment across multiple African countries.

“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,” said Straw.

Ogbonna added, “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 collaboration is expected to strengthen cross-sector initiatives addressing youth unemployment, enhancing entrepreneurial opportunities, and promoting inclusive economic growth.

King’s Trust International works globally to provide young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities necessary to access employment, education, and enterprise pathways.

Access Bank, a subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, operates over 900 branches across three continents in 25 countries, serving more than 60 million customers.

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The partnership underscores a growing focus on youth empowerment in Africa, positioning the continent’s next generation for meaningful participation in economic development and innovation.