President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, said he has received the news of the death of Mr. Herbert Wigwe and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and members of the Wigwe family with deep shock and distress.
In a statement, Tinubu mourned the illustrious citizens.
Wigwe, who was the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation, died alongside his wife, son and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
“After receiving an official confirmation of events, President Bola Tinubu receives with shock and deep distress the news of the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, top banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, OFR, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family.”
“Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CON, was the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation.
“President Tinubu mourns these exceptional Nigerian business leaders and describes their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.”
The President condoles with the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.”President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the departed and asks God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment,” the statement read.