Tinubu, family, friends pay tribute to Wigwe one year after

Tributes poured in yesterday to mark the one-year remembrance of Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizyi who tragically lost their lives in an helicopter crash in California, United States.

Access Bank paid tribute in a Facebook post, describing their passing as an irreparable loss. “One year later, we still feel the void, but we also feel the weight of their legacy—one that challenges us to be better, do better, and strive for greatness.”

During the one-year remembrance service for Wigwe which was held in Lagos yesterday, President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said Wigwe built institutions.

“Wigwe was more than a banker. He was a builder of institutions, of dreams and people,” he said. According to him, through several projects, Wigwe was a major contributor to youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and philanthropy among others.

On his part, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said: “A year ago, the world as we knew it, changed forever. In an instant, we lost a man whose presence was larger than life. He, especially believed in our work here in Lagos. Herbert travelled the world with us, helping my government to mobilise partners and funding.”

Dignitaries including family members, associates, and Governor Fubara represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu were in attendance at the service, which also included families, friends and business associates of the late Wigwes at Eko Hotel, Lagos.