Access Bank CEO on building strong institutions
By CNBC
22 August 2017 |
1:58 pm
The Nigerian Bar Association's theme for its ongoing annual conference is African Business: penetrating through institution building. CNBC Africa caught with Herbert Wigwe, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank for more.
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