Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District, Sani Musa has lamented the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son in a helicopter crash in California, USA last Friday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to journalists in Abuja, the lawmaker said the loss of Wigwe was a big blow to the nation and banking profession, stressing that he was highly distressed.
Musa, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Finance, prayed for such tragedy not to happen again.
“I am deeply saddened and devastated by the tragic news of the passing of my dear friend, Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Holdings, along with his wife and son, and another close friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former group chairman of NGX Group. This loss is profoundly felt across the nation.”
He described the late Wigwe as a man of integrity who has strong conviction when it comes to work.
“He was a visionary, charismatic and transformational leader, who contributed significantly to the development of the banking industry in Nigeria and the economy at large.
“I wish to on behalf of my family and the people of Niger East Senatorial District offer our condolences to the Wigwe family, the Board and Management of Access Bank, the Governor of Rivers State, the President and Commander-.in-chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria for losing such a great son, iconic entrepreneur a serial investor at such a time that our country needs his services the most.
“My heartfelt prayers are with Herbert, his beloved wife, his son, and all those who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash.
“May God grant them eternal rest and provide strength to Herbert’s family, Access Holdings, and all of us mourning this irreplaceable loss” .
Wigwe died on Friday at the age of 57 in a chopper crash in the United States of America.
His wife, Doreen; son, Chizi; and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, lost their lives in the helicopter crash, which occurred near a border town between California and Nevada.
