Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, dies in tragic chopper crash
Herbert Wigwe, the former Managing Director of Access Bank and current Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, met an untimely demise while aboard a helicopter with his family and three others.
The crash occurred near the California-Nevada border, en route to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. The New York Times has confirmed the incident, and though the identities of the passengers are not disclosed, industry sources affirmed Wigwe’s presence.
The Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed around 10 p.m. near Nipton, Calif., with no survivors reported as of Saturday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The crash site was east of Interstate 15, near Halloran Springs Road, as stated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
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In his final days, Wigwe devoted considerable efforts to his legacy project, Wigwe University, a $500 million institution in Rivers State. With a vision to foster responsible leadership and innovation, Wigwe expressed a commitment to shaping individuals who could positively impact Nigeria and Africa.
He emphasized the university’s role in empowering changemakers and preserving cultural values, aiming to position Nigeria and Africa on the global stage with due respect.
