President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound shock and sorrow in response to the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, labeling it "an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension." The confirmation followed a helicopter crash in California that claimed the lives of Wigwe, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc., Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and members of the Wigwe family.
In a statement titled 'President Tinubu mourns CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo and family members,' Tinubu received the news with deep distress, mourning the loss of these exceptional Nigerian business leaders. Access Holdings Plc later officially confirmed the accident and the demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son, expressing deep sadness and extending sympathies to the family.
Preliminary reports from U.S. authorities suggest wintry weather conditions contributed to the crash. President Tinubu conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, the business community, and all affected by the tragic incident. As the nation mourns, Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the departed and seeks solace for the grieving multitude.
