On February 9, 2024, Wigwe, his wife, and their son perished in a US helicopter crash.

It would have been his birthday today, August 15.

The late group managing director and CEO of Access Bank Plc was featured in a photo published by the Lagos State Governor to commemorate the event.

Sanwo-Olu wrote: “We would have laughed together on Herbert’s 58th birthday, which is today.” Even though I still feel a great deal of pain from his passing, I still prefer to think of the man as more than just my brother and friend.

Our hearts will always be marked by Herbert’s insight, foresight, and unshakable faith in Nigeria. My brother, you are sorely missed.

On what would have been Herbert Wigwe’s 58th birthday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is paying tribute to him.
On February 9, 2024, Wigwe, his wife, and their son perished in a US helicopter crash.

It would have been his birthday today, August 15.

The late group managing director and CEO of Access Bank Plc was featured in a photo published by the Lagos State Governor to commemorate the event.

Sanwo-Olu wrote: “We would have laughed together on Herbert’s 58th birthday, which is today.” Even though I still feel a great deal of pain from his passing, I still prefer to think of the man as more than just my brother and friend.

Our hearts will always be marked by Herbert’s insight, foresight, and unshakable faith in Nigeria. My brother, you are sorely missed.