By Erewunmi Peace

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has reportedly acquired a luxurious £15 million mansion on The Bishops Avenue, one of London’s most exclusive residential areas popularly known as “Billionaires’ Row.”

According to reports by international business outlet Bloomberg and UK financial daily City A.M., the property purchase was completed in August 2025. The mansion, located in Hampstead, North London, is said to feature multiple bedrooms, a spa, cinema, and landscaped gardens.

The Bishops Avenue, where the mansion is located, is home to several international billionaires, royals, and business magnates. It has long been associated with elite luxury living and some of the highest-valued properties in the United Kingdom.

The £15 million transaction, equivalent to about ₦30 billion, reflects the growing trend of high-net-worth Nigerians investing in prime foreign real estate. Property market sources indicate that the home had previously been listed for around £17 million before Ogbonna secured the deal at a negotiated price.

Although Access Bank has not released an official statement on the purchase, Bloomberg reports that public property records confirm the acquisition in Ogbonna’s name. The deal underscores the financial capacity and international lifestyle of Nigeria’s corporate elite, particularly in the banking and financial services sector.

Roosevelt Ogbonna, who succeeded Herbert Wigwe as CEO of Access Bank in 2022, has been credited with expanding the bank’s global footprint across Africa, Europe, and Asia. His leadership has continued the institution’s trajectory as one of Africa’s largest financial groups by assets and customer base.

The London mansion acquisition further solidifies Ogbonna’s personal and corporate visibility on the international stage, while also drawing attention to the wealth and influence of Nigerian executives in global real estate markets.