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Herbert Wigwe

6 hours ago
In light of Apostle Johnson Suleman’s recent remarks alleging a generational curse afflicting the family of the late Access Bank Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Herbert Wigwe, the family has issued a response to rectify and counter the inaccuracies put forth.
21 Mar
I met this young man through his father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, at the headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ebute-Metta, Lagos. He was very committed in his devotion and stood out amongst the rest, given his imposing stature.
17 Mar
The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of how North Koreans openly wept when their leader Kim Jong-il passed away in 2011
15 Mar
Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the driving force behind Access Bank's success and leader of Access Holdings, was laid to rest in his hometown of Isiokpo, Rivers State.
14 Mar
Ever since February 10, 2024, when I learnt of the tragic death of Herbert, his dear wife, Chizoba; his son, Chizi; and our mutual friend, Bimbo, I have been wanting to write to pay tribute to Herbert, eulogise and mourn him.
13 Mar
Co-founder of Access Bank Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has been named chairman of Access Holdings following the death of CEO Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe, his wife and his son were among six people who died in a helicopter crash in California, United States last month. Abimbola Ogunbajo, former President of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, was also aboard the…
12 Mar
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who picked on Fubara for charging politicians to desist from bickering and meaningless struggles for power that can’t impact the society.
9 Mar
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman Downstream Petroleum Committee, has lampooned the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, for purportedly turning the burial of late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, wife, and first son, to a political attack. Ugochinyere’s reaction came on the heels of the banter between the Governor…
9 Mar
For many who watched the night of tributes for the late Herbert Wigwe held at the Eko Hotels and Towers during the week, it was a night full of emotions. But one that truly stands out among the expression of emotions was by Aliko Dangote...
7 Mar
The former personal assistant to the late Herbert Wigwe, Sola Faleye, has recounted the tevents that led to his absence from the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of his boss and six others. Wigwe, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, died in a helicopter crash in the United States, on…
7 Mar
As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly remember a man whose impact extended far beyond his immediate constituency, the financial sector.
5 Mar
Former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, President Bola Tinubu, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, France President, Emmanuel Macron, governors and business leaders were among those who joined family and friends

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