Helicopter Crash: Access Holdings Announces Herbert Wigwe’s Death, Calls Him ‘Key Driving Force’ , Says Details Still Being Awaited

Access Holdings Plc has reacted to the helicopter crash that was recorded near the California-Nevada border on Friday night which had its top official, Mr.  Herbert Wigwe and five others aboard.

The financial institution has however submitted that it is still awaiting details while adding that the management team is collaborating with relevant authorities in the United States of America to provide updates on the matter.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Access Holdings said this  in an Instagram  post on Sunday.

‘We have received numerous inquiries concerning an airplane crash in the USA.

Presently, we lack specific information; however, we are actively collaborating with US authorities who will furnish updates.

Your understanding and support are valued, and we commit to keeping you informed promptly as we
receive updates on the situation’ Access Holdings submitted in a statement titled  ‘Important Announcement’.

Recall that the sheriff’s department in the United States had submitted on Saturday that ‘the identities of the deceased persons will be released once positive identification has been made and next of kin notifications have been made’ .

Those aboard the helicopter include the CEO of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE.

Mr. Wigwe’s wife and son were also said to be aboard the ill-fated helicopter, but this has not been confirmed.

In the meanwhile, the Board of Directors of  Access Holdings Plc has announced the passing of Mr Herbert Wigwe  calling him a key driving force and a larger-than-life personality.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, Access Holdings described the incident as unforutunate.

‘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 statement said.

‘The Access Family has suffered a major loss with the passing of Dr Wigwe, who was a great friend and a fine gentleman.

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. However, we remain confident that the Access Group will build further on Dr Wigwe’s legacy of growth and operational excellence’ Abubakar Jimoh, who is the  Chairman of Access Holdings, was also quoted to have submitted-Team@orientactualmags.com
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