The Association of Corporate and Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of its publicity secretary, Abdul Imoyo.
Mr. Imoyo, a corporate media manager and journalist, breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, after a brief illness.
ACAMB’s president, Rasheed Bolarinwa, on behalf of the executive committee and entire members of the association said in a statement on Tuesday that until his untimely demise, Imoyo served as the head of media relations at Access Bank, “where he contributed significantly to the financial group’s communication strategies and public image.”
Quoting a heartfelt statement earlier released by Tunde Imoyo, representing the Imoyo family, it was expressed, “It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, who departed to be with the Lord in the early hours of December 17, 2023, after a brief illness. We are taking some time as a family to grieve over our loss at this time. We thank you for your prayers and support.”
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ACAMB continued in its statement, “Imoyo was known for his dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the field of corporate communications. 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 extends its deepest condolences to the Imoyo family and Access Holdings Group during this difficult time and expresses gratitude for Mr. Imoyo’s invaluable service to the Association and the corporate sector at large.
“The funeral arrangements and memorial service details from the Imoyo family will be communicated at a later date.”
The ACAMB requested that the privacy of the Imoyo family be respected as they mourn.
