By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent
The Governor of Cross River State of Nigeria, Senator Bassey Otu has expressed condolences over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and others in a helicopter accident in the United States of America.
The helicopter carrying the business tycoon, his wife, son and others crashed in California, USA on Friday February 9th, 2024.
Governor Otu of Cross River State in a condolences message made available by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche said he is gutted by the sad news.
He said the tragedy is a huge blow to the banking and financial sector not just in Nigeria, but across Africa and the world.
Governor Otu averred that Dr. Herbert Wigwe’s death is coming at a time when he is pioneering world class education through his Wigwe University is a devastating loss to this lofty dream and all who hoped for him; describing him as a shining example of industry, brinkmanship and dedication to all of humanity.
“I received with utmost shock and sadness the tragic death of one of Nigeria’s sterling bankers and business icons, Dr. Herbert Wigwe alongside his wife, son and others aboard a helicopter in the United States.
“This a huge blow to the banking and financial sector not just in Nigeria, but across Africa and the world.
“Dr. Wigwe was a shining example of industry, brinkmanship and dedication to all of humanity. Dying at a time when he is pioneering world class education through his Wigwe University is a devastating loss to this lofty dream and all who hoped for him.
“My deepest condolences to his family, his community, the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc., his friends and associates.”
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