“He Was A Good Friend Of The State”- Ekiti Gov Oyebanji Mourns Herbert Wigwe

The Governor of of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji has joined the train of mourning over the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, his son and his wife,Chizoba in a helicopter crash on Friday, February 9, 2024.

The crash that claimed five persons including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Chairman of the NGX, happened in California, the United States of America (USA).

Reacting to the tragedy that continues to attract widespread expression of grief and sorrow – including from President Bola Tinubu -, the Ekiti state Governor wrote…

“I am indeed saddened by the news of the death of Herbert Wigwe, the Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc. He was a highly professional and patriotic Nigerian who dedicated his time, resources, and energy to numerous commendable initiatives for the development of our country. For us in Ekiti, this is a huge loss. He was a good friend of the state who believed in our shared prosperity agenda.

“Herbert consistently demonstrated a willingness to support any worthy cause that could promote economic growth in our state. His wealth of experience and extensive national and global contacts in the finance sector made him a valuable ally. Last year, he visited our state with the Access Bank Plc management team to pledge commitment to partnering with us on a series of projects and initiatives to empower small and medium-sized enterprises and create jobs for young people.

He left a legacy of selfless service, and his impact will be remembered for years. May his soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the entire Access Bank family.”

Oyebanji expressed his emotion in a social media post on Sunday, February 11, 2024.