Tinubu Mourns Wigwe, Family Members, Ogunbanjo, Others

President  Bola Tinubu has expressed shock over the death of the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo and others.

Recall that Wigwe, wife, son, Ogunbanjo and two others died in a chopper crash in the United States of America on Friday.

After receiving an official confirmation of the incident, President Bola Tinubu was said to have expressed shock and deep distress over the news of the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, top banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, OFR, along with members of the Wigwe family.

Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CON, was the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation.

Mr Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity said in a statement dated February 11, 2024 that, “President Tinubu mourns these exceptional Nigerian business leaders and describes their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.”

“The President condoles with the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.

“President Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed and asks God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment.”do