Management of Access Holdings, owners of Access Bank on Sunday officially announced the death of it’s Group Chief Executive officer, Herbert Wigwe.
The Company in a statement posted on its Instagram page @thaccesscorp said: “With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive officer of Access Holdings”
“Herbert’s visionary Leadership and unwavering commitment to social impact initiatives have left an indelible mark on Access Holdings and the communities we serve. His Legacy will never be forgotten”
Wigwe was reported to have died following a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America.
There are also reports that his wife and son were also onboard the ill-fated helicopter.
The U.S Federal Aviation Administration said that the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed at around 10pm local time near Nipton, Calif, an unincorporated community about 60 miles south of Las Vegas in eastern San Bernardino County.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has received with shock the news of the passing of the top banker and entrepreneur, Herbert Wigwe and that of former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo along with members of the Wigwe family.
Herbert Wigwe was not only the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc but founder of the How Foundation.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale says President Tinubu mourns these exceptional Nigerian business leaders and describes their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.”
The President condoles with the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
