National Telescope national telescope newspaper
Following the demise of Access Holdings Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, the organisation’s board has disclosed its plans to appoint a replacement.
Herbert Wigwe died alongside his wife, Chizoba and son in a helicopter crash in Califonia, USA.
In a statement on Sunday, the company confirmed his death while describing it as “a major loss” to the establishment. Adding that Wigwe “brought his remarkable passion, energy, and experience” to transform the company.
It read in part, “The entire Access Family mourns the loss of Herbert, Doreen and Chizi. We extend our deep and sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones. Dr. Wigwe was a key driving force and a larger-than-life personality who brought his remarkable passion, energy, and experience to the transformation of the Access franchise since joining the Bank in 2002.
“The Access Family has suffered a major loss with the passing of Dr. Wigwe who was a great friend and fine gentleman,” Jimoh said.
“He had a prodigious intellect, admirable personal qualities, and vast business experience which he brought to bear on the Access Family and for which we owe him a debt of gratitude.
“In line with the company’s policy, the board will soon announce the appointment of an Acting Group Chief Executive Officer even as we remain confident that the Access Group will build further on Dr. Wigwe’s legacy of growth and operational excellence.”
