Says the incident shattering, inconsolable
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas UTM FLNG Ltd), Julius Rone, has described the death of the Group Managing Director, Access Bank plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, in helicopter crash as shattering.
Rone added that the accident, which also claimed the lives of Wigwe’s wife, son as well as the former Group Chairman of Nigeria Stock Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo has left him heartbroken and inconsolable.
“It is even more heart-wrenching that the tragic event also claimed the lives of his exceptionally graceful wife, Chizoba, his son and the former Group Chairman of Nigeria Stock Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.
“Indeed, our nation, humanity, the corporate world and particularly, the global financial sector have lost a leading light, a rare brand who, with extraordinary genius, industry and diligence, bestrode his chosen path as a Colossus and made innumerable contributions towards national and global economic growth and stability.”
Rone further described Wigwe as a quintessential banker, wealth creator, education promoter, highly resourceful entrepreneur and remarkable philanthropist, dazzling motivator and untiring mentor, who lived as a trailblazer and source of inspiration to many especially the younger generation of leaders and entrepreneurs on the national and international arena.
“His role in using his ‘Thought-Leadership Series’ known as The Access Conference to host world leaders and stimulate global all-inclusive corporate solutions to challenges facing humanity among other international interventions stood him to a global citizen, leader and bridge-builder, who place the wellbeing of humanity above all other considerations.
“Herbert lived for others. Despite his lofty attainments, he remained humble and accessible. His philanthropist roles in supporting the less privilege, vulnerable children, orphans and internally displaced persons through his numerous charity platforms speak volumes of the heart he and his wife had for humanity.
“At this moment of grief, my heart goes out to Wigwe family as well the Ogunbanjo’s family as I pray God to console the families, the management and staff of Access Bank as well as the banking community in Nigeria, and give all of us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
