Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reacted publicly to the death of the group chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc Herbert Wigwe and his family.
Prof Osinbajo said in an Instagram post on Saturday that the banker shared the vision of his newly-established Wigwe University with him when he visited his home on February 1.
Eight days later, Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and first son Chizi died in a helicopter crash in Southern California, United States. Former group chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Abimbola Ogunbanjo also died in the crash.
Recalling their last conversation, Osinbajo wrote, “Herbert and I spent the afternoon together in our home on Thursday, February 1st. He shared the Wigwe University Vision, collaborations with Ivy League universities, immediate research objectives, the scholarship scheme for bright students unable to pay fees, and how the infrastructure around the University—especially the roads and power plant—would benefit the entire community.
“He also discussed various initiatives for giving young people across the country opportunities to excel, particularly in sustainability and climate action ideas.”
The former number two citizen said Wigwe was a thoughtful and compassionate person who understood that service to man is service to God.
“As we mourn the heart-wrenching passing of Herbert, Chizoba, and Chizi Wigwe, we pray for the inexplicable comfort that only God can give to the Wigwe and Nwuba families, and to their friends and loved ones everywhere,” he added.
