Otedola Recalls Last Dinner With Wigwe: “A Loss Of A Banking Genius

Otedola Recalls Last Dinner With Wigwe: “A Loss Of A Banking Genius

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Business magnate Femi Otedola has shared poignant memories of a recent dinner hosted by the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, just two weeks before his tragic demise in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California, United States. Otedola, along with fellow businessman Aliko Dangote, were guests at Wigwe’s newly built residence in Lagos, creating cherished moments that Otedola vows to remember fondly.

In a heartfelt message posted on social media shortly after the confirmation of Wigwe’s passing, Otedola mourned the loss of a “banking genius” and expressed his condolences to Wigwe’s children, Tochi, Hannah, and David. He emphasized the enduring legacy that Wigwe leaves behind and prayed for comfort for his grieving family during this tragic time.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu also conveyed his shock and deep distress at the news of Wigwe’s death, describing it as an “overwhelming tragedy” that has deeply saddened the nation. Tinubu mourned Wigwe and other exceptional Nigerian business leaders, highlighting the profound impact of their loss on the business community and the country as a whole.