Tinubu expresses shock over death of Access Bank CEO, other helicopter crash victims

…..Tinubu expresses shock over death of Access Bank CEO, other helicopter crash victims

President Bola Tinubu has expressed saddeness.over the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, a distinguished banker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family – Herbert’s wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi.

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Dr Wigwe died alongside his wife, son and one other on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America.

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The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale.

The statement said: “I am shocked and deeply distressed by the news of the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, a distinguished banker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family – Herbert’s wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi.

“Their passing is an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.

“I extend my condolences to the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.

“I pray for the peaceful repose of the departed and ask God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment.