‘He Just Completed A New Mansion’, Otedola Breaks Silence On Wigwe’s Death, Recalls Last Dinner With Him

Business magnate, Femi Otedola has shared his condolence message to the family of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc.

Wigwe, his wife, and son were aboard an ill-fated helicopter that crashed near the Nevada border in California, United States, on Friday, claiming two others.

Authorities in the United States reported that preliminary assessments indicated that the crash was caused by rain and wintry conditions.

Taking to his X account to react to the death, Otedola described it as a loss of “a banking genius”.

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He narrated how Wigwe hosted him and fellow businessman Aliko Dangote in his new mansion two weeks before his death.

His words:

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of a banking genius Herbert Wigwe, his dear wife Chizoba and first son Chizi. Exactly two weeks ago Herbie and his wife hosted myself and Aliko to dinner at his newly built home in Lagos. I will cherish and fondly remember my memories of time spent together with him over the years. Herbie, we will all miss you. Your legacy will live on forever. My heartfelt condolences go out to his children Tochi, Hannah and David. I pray God comforts them during this tragic time. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace… F.Ote”