Access Bank confirms death of Herbert Wigwe

 

 

Nigeria’s largest bank by customer base, Access Bank, has confirmed the death of its co-founder, Herbert Wigwe. 

 

In a post on it’s verified X handle, Access Bank says: “Today, we bid farewell to a visionary leader, @HerbertOWigwe, whose passion and unwavering commitment to excellence transformed Access into a global powerhouse. His legacy of excellence and compassion will continue to inspire us all. Rest in peace, Herbert Wigwe. Your impact will forever be felt.”

 

Wigwe died yesterday in a helicopter crash in the United States along with his wife, Chizoba, his son and a businessman, Bimbo Ogunbanjo. 

 

Thousands of condolences have been pouring in honour of the top banker. 

 

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, while expressing shock over the death of  Wigwe, said they both had discussion last week over some issues  

 

He said: “He was in my office earlier this week (where we took the pictures below) and actually left my office to fly out of the country and never came back. I am also shocked to learn his wife, son and other friends were involved in this tragedy. 

 

“We were on the verge of announcing something big for the aviation sector, the reason he actually came to the office with his entire team, both from Access and Wigwe University. This is surreal and I am lost for words. 

 

“May Almighty God comfort his aged parents and siblings (who were also my neighbours in Lagos for many years as a very young lawyer in Anthony Village), his immediate family members, his staff, friends across Nigeria and dependents.”