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Helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe on fire before crash - NSIB
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Helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe on fire before crash – NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau confirmed on Saturday that it has received the preliminary report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board concerning the helicopter crash that resulted in the tragic demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group CEO of Access Bank, and five others. In a statement, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]

Access Holdings appoints Ms Bolaji Agbede acting CEO
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Access Holdings appoints Ms Bolaji Agbede acting CEO

Access Holdings Plc has responded to the unexpected passing of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, by appointing Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors announced this decision on February 12, 2024, following a statement dated February 11, 2024. Ms. Agbede, the most senior founding […]

Dapo Abidoun, Dangote, others visit Herbert Wigwe’s parents
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Dapo Abidoun, Dangote, others visit Herbert Wigwe’s parents

The President/Chief Executive Officer, of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Aig Imokhuede, Pat Utomi, Atedo Peterside, alongside other associates have paid a condolence visit to the parents of the late CEO, Access Holdings Plc., Herbert Wigwe, on Monday. The visit was made known to the public on Monday […]

Abia gov Otti extends tribute eulogizing Herbert Wigwe
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Abia gov Otti extends tribute eulogizing Herbert Wigwe

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State extended his tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank, recognizing Wigwe’s innovative approach to mergers and acquisitions. “You would prove bookmakers wrong, even with your “Mergers and Acquisition” mindset.,” Otti said He added “I remember taking you up about 15 years ago quoting a […]

Wigwe University mourns founder Herbert Wigwe
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Wigwe University mourns founder Herbert Wigwe

The board and the management of Wigwe University have announced the passing of its founder, Herbert Wigwe. In a statement released earlier on Monday on LinkedIn, the tertiary institution with a heavy heart announces the passing of its founder. “It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Trustees of Wigwe University announce the tragic […]

Wigwe: Ten things to know about Abimbola Ogunbajo
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Wigwe: Ten things to know about Abimbola Ogunbajo

Abimbola Ogunbanjo forged an exemplary career in both law and finance, following in the esteemed footsteps of his late father, Chris Ogunbanjo, a distinguished corporate lawyer in Nigeria. Commencing his professional journey at Chase Manhattan Bank in Nigeria, he ascended to prominent positions within the Nigerian Stock Exchange, showcasing his expertise in the financial realm. […]

Helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe on fire before crash - NSIB
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Wigwe: Rain, wintry weather responsible for crash, says US

United States authorities revealed on Sunday that preliminary findings suggest wintry weather conditions played a role in the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc. Wigwe, along with his wife and son, was aboard the helicopter when it crashed in California near the Nevada […]

Ten things to know about Herbert Wigwe
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Ten things to know about Herbert Wigwe

Herbert Wigwe was born in Rivers State and had his education at the University of Nigeria, Nuskka and across other institutions. In 2002, he started Access Bank with his friend, friend, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and rose to become the CEO in January 2014. Herbert Wigwe was also a philanthropist, who is committed to improving the lives […]

Obi, Okonjo-Iweala, Onanuga mourn Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe
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Obi, Okonjo-Iweala, Onanuga mourn Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has mourned the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, who reportedly died in a helicopter crash in the United States. AMBusiness reported that Wigwe, alongside five others, including his wife, and son, as well as the group chairman of […]

Herbert Wigwe: Huge loss for Nigeria, tweeps mourn Access Holdings CEO
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Herbert Wigwe: Huge loss for Nigeria, tweeps mourn Access Holdings CEO

Nigerians on X, formerly Twitter, have described the death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, as a huge loss to the country. AMBuisness reported that the 57-year-old business mogul died in a helicopter accident in California near the Nevada border, United States of America. According to reports, this is the state’s […]

Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe dies in US
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UPDATED: Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe dies in helicopter crash

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, has died in a helicopter crash on Friday in the United States of America. Reports revealed that Wigwe was with his wife and son when the chopper crashed near Nevada, US. Amongst the six passengers on board was also the group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group […]