The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has condoled with the families, friends, staff of Access Holdings and Nigerians in general, over the sudden death of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, wife, son and others in the tragic chopper crash of February 9, 2024, in California, United States of America.
A statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy
NDLEA, Femi Babafemi and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, described the death of the co-founder of Access Bank and CEO of Access Holdings, Mr. Wigwe, as a colossal loss to the nation.
The statement noted that Mr.Herbert Wigwe was an outstanding Nigerian, an icon of the banking profession, and a model of selfless service to humanity, who, in his ways, strove to make the Nigerian narrative better.
“The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, remembers him, especially for his donation of a parcel of land for the building of the NDLEA barracks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which is an invaluable contribution to the ongoing effort to rescue the country from the scourge of illicit drugs.
“We join millions of Nigerians in mourning the passage of this rare gem, even as we pray that God gives his family, loved ones and the nation at large the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement said.
