Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, Wife, and Son’s Bodies Return to Nigeria for Burial After Tragic Crash

In a somber moment, the remains of Access Bank’s late CEO, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi, have touched down at Port Harcourt International Airport for their final journey home.

Heartbreaking Loss in a Helicopter Crash

The Wigwe family met a tragic fate in a fatal helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, leaving the banking community and the nation in shock. The former President of Nigeria Exchange Group, Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, was also a victim of the unfortunate incident.

Funeral Details and Commemoration

The grieving nation is set to bid farewell to the departed souls at the funeral scheduled for Saturday in Isiokpo, Herbert Wigwe’s hometown in Rivers State. As the community comes together to pay their respects, the nation mourns the loss of not just a banking icon but a beloved family.

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Tributes Pour In

President Bola Tinubu expressed his shock and condolences, describing the deaths as a rude awakening. He called on God to comfort the grieving nation and the families of the deceased during this deeply agonizing moment.

Continued Legacy in Remembrance

Herbert Wigwe’s impactful contributions to the banking sector continue to be remembered by colleagues and well-wishers. As the nation reflects on his deeds, the legacy left behind serves as a testament to a life well-lived.

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