Herbert Wigwe's death: I'm deeply Shaken – Saraki

A former president of the Nigeria Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has expressed his sadness over the unfortunate helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son in California, United States.

Saraki wrote:

I'm deeply shaken by the news of the helicopter crash in California that claimed the lives of my friend and brother, Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, his dear wife, son, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, alongside two others.

As the longtime CEO and Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Herbert was instrumental in transforming what was once a small commercial bank into one of the top five banks in the nation.

As we mourn his loss, we must view the passing of Herbert and these prominent individuals not just as a personal tragedy for their families but also as a significant loss for the business community and the nation at large.

May the Almighty grant solace to the Wigwe family, the Ogunbanjo family, the Access Bank Group, and all families affected by this tragedy.

CEO of Access Bank, Mr Herbert Wigwe, wife and son died in Helicopter Crash in California USA

Rivers Born Billionaire, who is the Co-founder & CEO of Access Bank, Mr Herbert Wigwe just Passed on.

He Díed in a Helicopter Crash in California USA today, along with his wife and only son.

The tragic development on Saturday, as other sources, helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, and five other people crashed around the California-Nevada Border.

Though no official confirmation has been made from the bank holding company as at press time, sources with knowledge of the matter, however, confirmed to newsmen that Herbert Wigwe was on board the helicopter but cannot ascertain whether his wife or children were involved.

This is such a terrible news, especially for Access family... Access bank may never remain the same.

In his Lifetime,

He was One of Nigeria's Wealthiest Individuals,

As Well as One of Our biggest Charity Donors.

He Also Founded the Wigwe University,

Isiokpo.

May God Almighty Comfort & Preserve his Family.

Credit: Dan Madu (Facebook handle)