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Access Holdings PLC has confirmed the painful exit of its group CEO Herbert O. Wigwe.
Reports indicate that Herbert Wigwe was involved in a helicopter crash last Friday while in the United States. Unfortunately, six individuals, including two crew members, also lost their lives in the tragic incident. Herbert’s wife, Chizoba Wigwe, and son, Chizi, were also aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash.
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… pic.twitter.com/Hmatx5aT9D
— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) February 11, 2024
Dignitaries, colleagues and friends have taken to social media to pour their heartfelt tribute. May their souls rest in peace and may the Wigwe family be granted the fortitude to bear the loss during this period.
See the tributes below:
#RRIP #HerbertWigwe. On behalf of the @royafrisoc, I thank you for your extraordinary generosity and support for the work of the Society. I remember vividly asking you for help and you said – “ My sister consider it done” and of course your support was generously delivered. Death… pic.twitter.com/30Ym5wPzJW
— Arunma Oteh OON (@aoteh) February 11, 2024
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I’m deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of my dear friend, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Holdings, along with his wife and son, and another close friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former group chairman of NGX Group. pic.twitter.com/7H1kHEjaob
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) February 11, 2024
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I am saddened by the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, CEO and co-founder of Access Bank, his wife & son. He was a visionary and brilliant banker. May God comfort your aged parents, children, the Wigwe family and the staff and management of Access Bank. You will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/M0WsMa0FaV
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) February 11, 2024
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I am shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of a banking genius Herbert Wigwe, his dear wife Chizoba and first son Chizi.
Exactly two weeks ago Herbie and his wife hosted myself and Aliko to dinner at his newly built home in Lagos. I will cherish and fondly remember my… pic.twitter.com/U6mBsR0UwL
— Femi Ote$ (@realFemiOtedola) February 11, 2024
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Tough to comprehend… What a tragedy
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— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) February 11, 2024
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Terribly saddened by the news of the terrible loss of Herbert Wigwe , Group CEO Access Bank @HerbertOWigwe , his wife and son as well as Bimbo Ogunbanjo in a helicopter crash. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Wigwe family, the Ogunbanjo family, Access Bank Group…
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) February 10, 2024
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In the words of one of Nigeria’s finest CEOs, Herbert Wigwe, “Today and always, let us remember that life is a precious gift – a chance to breathe, feel, love, experience and connect. Let’s honour this gift by living with purpose, kindness, and gratitude, making every moment… pic.twitter.com/RHSgiQjRjJ
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) February 10, 2024
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