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Wigwe died 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.
His sudden death left a gaping hole in the banking industry, deeply impacting his longtime business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
Following Wigwe’s passing, Aig-Imoukhuede was appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Access Holdings.
Their partnership, which began in the 1980s, was built on a shared vision and mutual respect.
In this article, MyNigeria highlights three remarkable business partnerships that have not only thrived but also set new standards of excellence across various industries:
Herbert Wigwe and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
The late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank, crossed paths with his business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, in the 1980s.
United by a vision to transform Nigeria’s banking sector, they acquired Access Bank and built it into one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria and across Africa.
Despite the inevitability of business conflicts, there were no known public disputes between the two. Their partnership remained solid until Wigwe’s untimely passing in February 2024.
Fola Adeola and Tayo Aderinokun
Fola Adeola, a visionary banker with a passion for innovation, met Tayo Aderinokun, a brilliant legal expert, in the 1980s.
While Adeola was highly knowledgeable in banking and finance, Aderinokun’s legal expertise and strategic acumen were invaluable.
Together, they co-founded Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in 1990, navigating economic uncertainties and regulatory challenges to build one of Nigeria’s most respected banks.
Their partnership was marked by mutual respect and trust. Aderinokun later succeeded Adeola as CEO in a seamless transition, further strengthening their legacy.
Tito Ovia Adegoke, Dimeji Sofowora, and Adegoke Olubusi Adedemiji
The founders of Helium Health—Tito Ovia Adegoke, Dimeji Sofowora, and Adegoke Olubusi Adedemiji—have revolutionized healthcare technology in Nigeria.
Helium Health provides electronic medical records (EMR) solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers, streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing patient care.
Driven by a shared belief in technology’s power to transform healthcare access and delivery, the trio leveraged their diverse backgrounds in engineering, finance, and technology to establish the company in 2016.
Since then, they have worked diligently to expand their vision, with no reported conflicts affecting their business relationship. Read Full Details
