Access Holdings confirms death of Herbert Wigwe, wife and son in helicopter crash

Access Holdings confirms death of Herbert Wigwe, wife and son in helicopter crash

Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the death of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States. 

Wigwe died in the crash on Friday night, February 9, 2024, along with his wife, Chizoba, son, Chizzy, a former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo and two others.

The Group Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Sunday, February 11.

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The Bank also confirmed the sad incident on its social media account

“Today, we bid farewell to a visionary leader, @HerbertOWigwe, whose passion and unwavering commitment to excellence transformed Access into a global powerhouse,” the statement read.

“His legacy of excellence and compassion will continue to inspire us all.

“Rest in peace, Herbert Wigwe. Your impact will forever be felt.”