It is with the greatest sorrow and deepest of our hearts that we share the tragic death news of Herbert Wigwe and his family. In a devastating turn of events, the family of Nigeria’s biggest bank’s CEO met with a tragic crash while traveling in a chopper. Yes, you heard it right, Herbert Wigwe lost his life in a helicopter crash. When the news broke out that Herbert Wigwe passed away in a helicopter crash, this news made headlines and captivated the attention of the public from across the world. What happened to him and what were the circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash? A number of questions are swirling in people’s minds, about Herbert Wigwe’s fatal crash. Meanwhile, the attention also shifted to his net worth and wealth in the midst of discussion over his helicopter crash. Swipe down the page and read the article till the end.
Herbert Wigwe Net Worth In 2024
Herbert Wigwe who was the co-founder and CEO of Nigeria’s biggest bank, Access Bank Group, passed away in a helicopter crash that unfolded in the US. Reportedly, Herbert Wigwe’s wife and son were also on the chopper during the crash. The tragic news of the helicopter crash was announced by the company on Sunday, claiming that Herbert Wigwe died when his helicopter crashed in California. According to the official statement shared by Access Holdings, the fatal crash happened on Friday, February 9, 2024. The official statement reads, “Dr Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024, in a helicopter accident in the United States. The entire Access family mourns the loss of Herbert, Doreen, and Chizi.”
According to the respective authorities, a total of six people died in the crash, including two crew members and four passengers. The World Trade Organization’s head confirmed that Nigeria Stock Exchange president Abimbola Ogunbanjo was also among the victims. The US Federal Aviation Administration shared on its website without mentioning the names of victims, “A Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter crashed near Nipton, California, around 10 pm local time on Friday, February 9. Six people were on board,” The FAA ensured that an investigation has been launched into this tragic crash.
The director-general of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Ikweala reacted to this tragic incident on social media and confirmed that alongside Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son were also in the helicopter. She stated she was “terribly saddened by the news of the terrible loss of Herbert Wigwe, Group CEO Access Bank, his wife and son as well as Bimbo Ogunbanjo in a helicopter crash.” The Aviation Minister of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo said the news was “devastating”. He said, “I am also shocked to learn his wife, son, and other friends were involved in this tragedy,”
Speaking of the circumstances surrounding Herbert Wigwe’s helicopter crash, it took place after the chopper departed from Palm Springs, California, and en route to Boulder City, Nevada, on Friday evening. Around 90 minutes after the chopper took off it impacted the terrain south of I-15 near Halloran Springs, California about 75 miles northeast of the city of Barstow, Graham.
Herbert Wigwe was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 15, 1966. He hailed from a family of intellectuals. He gained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nigeria located in Nsukka. In 1991, he completed his graduation from the University College of North Wales and received a degree of Master of Arts in Banking and Finance with a British Council scholarship. In 2014, he joined the Access Bank and has been serving as the CEO to accumulate an estimated net worth of $65.2 million. Stay tuned to this website for more details and further updates.