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Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has said Herbert Wigwe told her how he intended to utilise his vast wealth, resources, and experience for the betterment of humanity before his sudden death.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mrs. Kuku to have said Wigwe had this conversation with her when he visited the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, last Tuesday in Abuja, before leaving the country for the U.S. where he died.
Fondly recalling the recent meeting she and some FAAN Directors had with the late banking leader and entrepreneur, Kuku disclosed she was expecting to see issues of mutual interests they discussed materialise.
“It was particularly poignant as I had just met with Mr. Wigwe last Tuesday in Abuja, along with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, and some of our Directors.
“During our meeting, he passionately discussed utilising his vast wealth, resources, and experience for the betterment of humanity,” she stated.
Kuku expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi, and also Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of Nigeria Exchange, who all died in the helicopter crash.
“On behalf of my family, the entire management, and staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), I extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of the Late Mr. Herbert Wigwe, his beloved wife, and son.
“Our sympathy also goes out to the staff, management of Access Holdings Plc, the How Foundation, and the broader banking community on this loss.
“The news of their untimely passing came as a shock.
“Mr. Wigwe was a luminary in the financial services sector, and his absence will be deeply felt as we honour his legacy of accomplishments and the significant philanthropic endeavours he championed,” Kuku stated.