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Chopper crash: Tinubu mourns Access Holdings CEO, Wigwe, Ogunbanjo, others

 

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep shock and deep distress at the news of the passing of Mr Herbert Wigwe, top banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), his reaction came after receiving an official confirmation of events.

Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CON, was the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation.

President Tinubu mourned these exceptional Nigerian business leaders and described their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.”

The President condoled with the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.

Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed and asked God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment.

Leon Usigbe

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