Senator Sani Musa ( APC Niger East), has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son in a helicopter crash in California, USA on Friday last week.
In a statement, Senator Musa who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance , said that he is deeply distressed by the news of the air disaster which claimed the lives of Wigwe and some family members .
He described the death of Wigwe as a big blow not only to the Nigerian banking and finance sector where he proved his worth, but to the entire country.
He said, “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.
“ I am down in spirit that we have to lose Herbert Wigwe this early in life. He was a man of integrity and strong conviction to work, he was a great personality and in his chosen career, he exhibited a high level of professionalism and unmatched leadership which marked him out as a true patriot. He was a man who never believed in cutting corners to achieve success in business.
“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” .
He added that the late Wigwe will be greatly missed by his and his constituents against the backdrop for his vision in catering for the educational development of the country will be cherished for his love for Nigeria, had promised to construct a state of the art primary school in Niger East Senatorial District..
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.
