The ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America.
Mr Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including the former chairman of NGX Group1 Plc, Chief Abimbola Ogunbanjo died when their helicopter crashed near the border of California and Nevada on Friday night.
Governor Abiodun described the incident as a devastating loss for the families, friends, and the entire business community in Nigeria.
The governor described Wigwe as a quintessential banker who contributed immensely to the Nigerian economy, adding that he was a pillar of support to his administration’s ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda.
According to him, Wigwe’s death has created a void that will be difficult to fill.
Condoling the families of the deceased, the management and staff of Access Holdings, the business communities, and the Rivers State government on the tragic incident, Governor Abiodun also condoled the Ogunbanjos on the death of the former chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, (NGX Group), Chief Abimbola Ogunbanjo in the crash.
Chief Abimbola Ogunbanjo who was born into the family of the late Chief Chris Ogunbanjo of Erunwon was described by the governor as not just an exceptional businessman but also a man of great character and integrity.
The governor noted that as chairman of NGX Group Plc, the deceased played a vital role in shaping the Nigerian financial market and contributed to its growth and development.
