Prominent Nigerians from various spheres are still reacting to the tragic demise of Access Holding’s Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe, who, along with his wife and son, lost their lives in a helicopter crash between the California and Nevada border.
Many have expressed their shock and praised the departed’s qualities and legacies on social media.
Additionally, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, extended her prayers for the departed souls, stating: “My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Wigwe family, the Ogunbanjo family, Access Bank Group employees and Management, and my younger Brother Herbert’s partner Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.”
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, referred to the departed as the “king of disruptive ideas and visionary,” highlighting Mr. Wigwe’s unparalleled impact on the banking and financial sector while praying for their souls.
Similarly, Kaduna State Executive Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, lamented the loss of one of Nigeria’s most innovative entrepreneurs and commended Mr. Wigwe’s contributions to Access Bank’s growth and human capital development through Wigwe University.
Governor Siminalaya Fubara of the deceased’s home state urged the public to stay calm and pray for the departed, emphasizing the need for patience until further details of the incident emerge.
