The Physique of Banks’ Chief Government Officers in Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria have mourned the late Group Chief Government Officer of Entry Holdings, Herbert Wigwe.
In an announcement on Monday, which was signed by the Chairman of the Physique of Banks CEOs, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the deceased was described as a transformational chief, who contributed to the event of the banking trade in Nigeria and the financial system at giant.
The physique stated, “We mourn the passing of our colleague, pal and brother, the Group Chief Government Officer of Entry Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, CFR, FCIB. Herbert was the instant Previous Chairman of the Physique of Banks’ CEOs, a place he held from Could 2016 to Could 2022.
“He was a visionary, charismatic and transformational chief, who contributed considerably to the event of the banking trade in Nigeria and the financial system at giant.
“Herbert was a staunch advocate for constructive change. His influence traversed generational, gender and geographical boundaries. The Physique of Banks’ CEOs specific our heartfelt condolences to the Wigwe Household, the Board, Administration and Employees of Entry Holdings Plc.”
Wigwe died on Friday at age of 57 in a chopper crash in america of America.
His spouse, Doreen; son, Chizi; and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Alternate Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, misplaced their lives within the helicopter crash, which occurred close to a border city between California and Nevada.
The CIBN President, Ken Opara, within the assertion, stated, “Dr Wigwe was a visionary chief, a trailblazer, a company titan, a person with the Midas contact and one of many best minds from Africa, whose legacies and footprints span your entire globe.
“His legendary contributions to the expansion and improvement of the Instuttte, the Banking Business and the Nigerian financial system at giant is unparalled and can ever stay indelible in our hearts. He will certainly be missed.”
In the meantime, the Nationwide Institute of Credit score Administration stated Wigwe made big contributions to the credit score trade and financial system at giant.
It stated this in an announcement signed by the Registrar/Chief Government Officer, Nationwide Institute of Credit score Administration, Prof. Chris Onalo.
In keeping with the assertion, till the passing away of Wigwe, he was an lively Fellow of NICA.
It famous, “We recognise his immeasurable contributions to the credit score trade in Nigeria, and lasting legacies within the financial system at giant. The surprising information is a large, irreparable loss, which has induced a piercing ache that solely time can heal.
“As we specific our deepest condolences to his family members, we pray that will they discover solace within the data that his contributions have left an indelible mark on the Nigerian financial system, in addition to numerous lives that he has touched.”
Additionally, the Financial institution Administrators Affiliation of Nigeria has commiserated with the households of the late Group Chief Government Offier of Entry Holdings, Herbert Wigwe and a former Group Chairman of Nigeria Alternate Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who died in a helicopter crash in america of America.
This was disclosed in an announcement signed by the Chairman, Board of Administrators, BDAN, Mustafa Chike-Obi and its Chief Government, Adebukola Orenuga, on Monday.
BDAN famous that the banking sector in Nigeria and Africa was impacted by the premature loss of life of the duo.
Wigwe, his spouse, Doreen; son Chizi; and Ogunbanjo, misplaced their lives within the helicopter crash which occurred close to a border city between California and Nevada.
BDAN said, “On behalf of the Banking sector in Nigeria and Africa at giant, the Financial institution Administrators Affiliation of Nigeria is deeply saddened to listen to concerning the premature passing unto glory of the Co-Founder and Group Chief Government Officer of Entry Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe; alongside together with his spouse, Chizoba and son, Chizi.
“Dr. Wigwe was an icon and a revered chief within the Banking trade and his presence shall be sorely missed. He shall be fondly remembered for his important contributions to the Banking Business, forsaking a legacy of integrity, professionalism, dedication and unwavering dedication to excellence. We additionally commiserate with the household of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of Nigeria Alternate Group Plc (NGX Group). It is a nice loss to the Banking and Monetary Providers Sector, and Nigeria as a rustic. Our ideas and prayers are with their family members and the Entry Holdings Crew at this difficult time. We pray that they relaxation in excellent peace.”