Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, Wife, and Son Perish in Helicopter Crash

Tragedy struck the financial world as Herbert Wigwe, the esteemed CEO of Access Bank, along with his wife, Chizoba, and their two children, lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash. The incident occurred during their journey to attend the highly anticipated Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. The crash, which claimed the lives of all on board, happened near the border between Nevada and California on Friday night.

Wigwe, a prominent figure in the banking sector, had departed from Lagos, Nigeria, earlier in the week to witness the grand spectacle of American football. However, fate took a cruel turn as the helicopter transporting them met with a tragic end, leaving no survivors.

Among the passengers was Bimbo Ogunbanjo, the son of renowned businessman Chris Ogunbanjo, adding to the sorrow of the incident. The absence of Wigwe and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Access Bank Lagos Marathon the following day sent shockwaves through the community, signaling the magnitude of the loss.

The crash, involving a Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter, is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration. While the exact cause of the tragedy remains unknown, the incident adds to a series of high-profile aviation disasters in the United States.

As the financial world mourns the untimely demise of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son, tributes pour in from all corners, highlighting the profound impact of their loss on both the banking industry and the global community at large.