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The passing of Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Holdings and co-founder of Access Bank PLC, has left a gaping hole in Nigeria’s banking industry....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
The entrepreneur died on February 9, 2024, alongside his wife, Doreen; their son, Chizi; and the Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc., Abimbola Ogunbanjo, in a helicopter crash in the Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border in the United States.
The tragic incident and their subsequent funeral were attended by family, friends, and well-wishers, including some of Nigeria’s top politicians.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, paid tribute to his late friend, sharing how Herbert played a pivotal role in his success story.
He described Wigwe as a devoted friend, mentee, and brother.
“Herbert’s wise counsel and relentless support were central to the growth and expansion of our organization, the Dangote Group. My family and I will forever cherish his warm friendship and caring heart. It is truly difficult to find another Herbert,” Dangote said. Watch Video
At one point, overwhelmed with emotion while reading his tribute, Dangote shed a tear.
“I owe him a debt of gratitude,” he added solemnly.
Before his untimely passing, Dr. Herbert Wigwe played an instrumental role in Africa’s financial sector, championing various banking service reforms through the Access Holdings conglomerate.
He was also a philanthropist and educationist.
In 2018, Access Bank became the largest bank in Nigeria after acquiring fellow competitor Diamond Bank.
Over the years, the bank has expanded its operations across Africa and beyond, with plans to launch a new banking service in Asia in 2024.
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