Toba Owojaiye reporting
Benin City, Edo State.
The sudden demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Holdings, in a tragic helicopter crash in the United States has left Governor Godwin Obaseki profoundly shocked and devastated. Alongside Wigwe, the crash claimed the lives of his wife, son, and prominent figures like former Nigeria Stock Exchange group chairman, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.
In a statement made available to Truth Live News, Governor Obaseki reminisced on Dr. Wigwe’s monumental contribution to Nigeria’s financial sector, transforming Access Bank into a global powerhouse and elevating Nigeria’s financial services industry on the international stage.
The Edo state governor expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, Access Bank Holdings, the Nigeria Stock Exchange, as well as friends and associates affected by this profound loss.
In this time of immense grief, Governor Obaseki extended prayers for divine comfort and strength to all those affected by this tragedy. The loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe and the other victims is not only a personal tragedy for their families but also a significant loss for Nigeria’s financial landscape.
As the nation mourns their passing, their legacies will continue to inspire and resonate within the financial sector and beyond.