The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have expressed profound grief over the tragic death of Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash. Okonjo-Iweala conveyed her condolences via social media, describing the incident as "terribly sad" and extending sympathies to the Wigwe family, Access Bank, and others affected.
Similarly, Saraki expressed deep shock, highlighting Wigwe's role in transforming Access Bank into a major financial institution and emphasizing the broader loss to the business community and the nation.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki also expressed their condolences. Atiku described the incident as unfortunate and expressed sympathy to the Wigwe family, while Obaseki expressed shock and devastation, acknowledging Wigwe's significant contributions to Nigeria's financial sector.
Additionally, French President Macron paid tribute to Wigwe, recognizing his efforts in strengthening the relationship between France and Nigeria through his leadership of the French-Nigeria Business Council. Macron described Wigwe as a "humanistic and talented entrepreneur" and offered heartfelt condolences to Wigwe's family and loved ones. The tragic incident, claiming Wigwe, his family, and others, has left the nation mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the financial sector and a bridge between Nigeria and France.
