Sunday, February 11, 2024 -President Bola Tinubu has described the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, as shocking and distressing.
Wigwe died alongside five others including
his wife, Chizoba, son, Chizi and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group
Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc in a helicopter crash in
California, US on Friday.
In a statement on Sunday, President Tinubu
said, “I am shocked and deeply distressed by the news of the passing of Mr.
Herbert Wigwe, a distinguished banker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur, and Mr.
Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group
Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family - Herbert’s wife, Chizoba, and son,
Chizi.
“Their passing is an overwhelming tragedy
that is shocking beyond comprehension.
“I extend my condolences to the Wigwe and
Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this
harrowing incident.
“I pray for the peaceful repose of the
departed and ask God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are
grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment.”
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