Wigwe: I Helped Him Prepare For Traditional Wedding - Peter Obi On Late Access Bank Boss

Former Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Late Herbert Wigwe

The late Roosevelt Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, was a close friend of Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate in the general elections of 2023.

Recalling how he once assisted the Access Bank CEO in getting ready for his traditional wedding, Obi expressed his profound sorrow over the untimely death of Wigwe, whom he referred to as a dear friend.

According to MON DIARIES, Wigwe, the father of Wigwe University and co-founder of Access Bank, along with his wife Chizoba, son Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and attorney, all perished in a horrifying helicopter crash on Friday.

On Friday night, the helicopter crashed close to a Californian border city en route to Las Vegas.

As of Saturday morning, no survivor has been found, thus the US government confirmed that everyone on board was dead.

“This loss is profoundly felt across the nation. I first met Herbert during his early days, on the brink of starting his marital journey. I vividly remember assisting him in preparing for his traditional wedding and being there for the ceremony with his wife, Chizoba, from Achina, Anambra State,” he recalled in a post on X.

“Since then, I've maintained a connection to his endeavors in my own modest ways. Herbert, a determined and forward-thinking individual, led Access Bank to new heights following his brother Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.

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“His noteworthy contributions extended beyond the professional realm, with commendable philanthropic efforts in health and education, exemplified by the establishment of Wigwe University, showcasing his deep commitment to education as a driver of development.

“The loss of such an exceptional individual reminds us of life's fleeting nature, encouraging us to live with a purpose that contributes to the betterment of humanity. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Herbert, his beloved wife, and his son,” he added.