Tokunbo Abiru mourns passage of Wigwe, Ogunbanjo, others in US helicopter crash

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru has mourned the passage of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC, his lovely wife, son, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group PLC, alongside two others who died in an helicopter crash last week in the United States.

Abiru, in a statement yesterday, said he was devastated by the sad news of the helicopter crash in California. He said Wigwe’s visionary leadership and commitment to excellence left an indelible mark in the business world, particularly banking and financial services industry.

The senator said, “His (Wigwe’s) passion, dedication, and innovative spirit have inspired many, and his legacy will be remembered far beyond his years.

“A fearless and accomplished accountant and businessman, Herbert exemplified commitment to causes of public good and national development, evident in initiatives like the Wigwe University project and numerous philanthropic gestures across Nigeria and beyond. This is a national tragedy of monumental proportion.

“Having maintained a personal relationship with Herbert since our days at Guaranty Trust Bank in 1991, I witnessed his extraordinary goal-driven professionalism. He reached the pinnacle of his career in the banking industry and business, leaving an indelible mark on the generation of accomplished bankers who cut their teeth at Guaranty Trust Bank.

“As we come to terms with this devastating loss, we share in the grief of Access Holdings Plc, the families, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident.”