Access Holdings has officially confirmed the death of Herbert Wigwe, its Group Chief Executive Officer.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in California, US along with his wife and son.
Former Group Chairman of Nigeria Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo was also on the flight.
There was no survivor in the helicopter crash.
“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,” Access Holdings stated in confirmation of Wigwe’s death in the horror helicopter crash.
Meanwhile, after receiving an official confirmation of events, President Bola Tinubu has expressed shock over the tragic incident.
President Tinubu received reports of the incident with shock and deep distress, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
The statement reads: “After receiving an official confirmation of events, President Bola Tinubu receives with shock and deep distress the news of the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, top banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, OFR, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family.
“Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, was the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation.
“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.
“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the departed and asks God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment”.