Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday described as tragic the reported loss of life of the Chief Govt Officer of Entry Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, in a helicopter crash in the US of America.
That is as a former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, described the state of affairs as an excellent loss to the nation.
A number of experiences stated Wigwe, his spouse, son, and three others, together with Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, had been feared useless when their helicopter crashed close to the border of California and Nevada on Friday night time.
Abiodun, in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, on Sunday, described the incident as a devastating loss for the households, mates, and all the enterprise group in Nigeria.
The governor described Wigwe as a quintessential banker who contributed immensely to the Nigerian financial system.
In line with him, the banker’s loss of life has created a void that might be troublesome to fill.
He condoled with the households of the deceased, the administration and employees of Entry Holdings, the enterprise communities, and the Rivers State authorities on the incident.
He stated, “I’m deeply saddened by the information of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe and 5 others. My ideas and prayers are with their households throughout this troublesome time.
“Herbert Wigwe was not solely a revered enterprise chief but in addition a job mannequin for a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs. His contributions to the banking sector and the Nigerian financial system will at all times be remembered.”
The governor additionally condoled the Ogunbanjos.
He described Ogunbanjo as not simply an distinctive businessman but in addition a person of nice character and integrity.
In his personal condolence message on Sunday signed by Ahmed Sajoh, head of his media workplace, Fayemi described Wigwe as “a sort and compassionate particular person who touched the lives of numerous folks by means of his philanthropy and generosity”
‘’Wigwe was a enterprise chief who helped rework Entry Financial institution into one of many largest and most revered monetary establishments in Africa. As Group CEO, he led the financial institution with imaginative and prescient and goal, contributing to the expansion of Nigeria’s banking sector and the enlargement of financial alternatives throughout the continent.
‘’He additionally based Wigwe College due to his ardour and dedication to offering high quality schooling alternatives for younger folks.”
On Ogunbanjo, Fayemi stated the nation misplaced “one other captain of trade and a profitable entrepreneur who empowered folks and communities”