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Tony Elumelu mourns Herbert Wigwe, Otunba Bimbo Ogunbanjo

Rtn. Victor Ojelabi by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
February 11, 2024
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Tony Elumelu, the chairman of Heirs Holdings, has expressed deep sorrow and mourning following the tragic passing of Herbert Wigwe and Otunba Bimbo Ogunbanjo in a helicopter crash in the United States last Friday.

In a heartfelt tribute titled “Tribute to Great Lights- True Patriots,” Elumelu described the news of their untimely demise as “terribly sad and distressing,” highlighting the profound loss felt by Nigeria and Africa.

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Elumelu, while splashing their photos on his wall, lauded Wigwe and Ogunbanjo as “two of our brightest minds” who shared a vision for driving Nigeria’s transformation.

He praised Wigwe’s exceptional talent and commitment to advancing the banking and financial sector through his role at Access Holdings, while acknowledging Ogunbanjo’s distinguished tenure as Group Chairman of the NGX group.

The renowned entrepreneur emphasized that both individuals would be deeply missed, with their leadership and entrepreneurial drive serving as shining examples to millions of young people across the continent.

Elumelu concluded his tribute by offering prayers for the peaceful repose of Wigwe, Ogunbanjo, Wigwe’s wife Chizoba, and his son Chizi.

He also extended heartfelt condolences to their immediate families, praying for strength and grace during this difficult time.

He wrote:

Tribute to Great Lights- True Patriots

The news of Herbert Wigwe’s and Bimbo Ogunbanjo’s untimely passing is terribly sad and distressing.

Nigeria, indeed Africa, has lost two of our brightest minds. I admired them both and we all shared the desire to drive Nigeria’s transformation.

Herbert was an exceptional talent, committed to advancing the banking and financial sector in Nigeria, with Access Holdings. Likewise, Bimbo’s tenure as Group chairman of the NGX group was distinguished by excellence.

Both will be sorely missed by all. Their leadership and entrepreneurial drive will continue to serve as shining examples to millions of our young people.

May Bimbo, Herbert, his dear wife, Chizoba, and his son, Chizi, rest in perfect peace. May God give their immediate families strength and grace in this difficult time.

2024 02 11 at 17 35 05 1 Tony O Elumelu CFR on X Tribute to Great Lights True Patriots The news of Herbert Wigwes and Bimbo Ogunbanjos untimely passing is terribly sad and distressing Nigeria inde

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Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.

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