South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed profound sorrow regarding the aviation disaster that resulted in the loss of life of Herbert Wigwe, the Group CEO of Access Bank, as well as his wife, son, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group.
President Ramaphosa conveyed his sympathies and condolences to all the families affected by this tragedy, including the loved ones and friends of the helicopter crew who perished.
He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the Access Bank family worldwide, including those in South Africa, emphasizing the hope that the departed souls may find eternal peace.
President Ramaphosa recognized the important contribution of Herbert Wigwe to the banking sector in Africa, referring to him as a trailblazer and collaborator in the continent’s economic development.
He expressed appreciation for the support provided by Access Bank South Africa in the nation’s investment efforts and acknowledged the shared sorrow with the leadership and employees of Access Bank, a prominent African enterprise.
His words: “I am deeply saddened by the aviation tragedy that has claimed the lives of our continental partner and banking sector pioneer, Nigeria’s Herbert Wigwe, Group CEO of Access Bank, his wife and son and former Chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group Abimbola Ogunbanjo.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the affected families, including the relatives and friends of the helicopter crew who perished, as well as the Access Bank family around the globe, including South Africa. May all the departed souls rest in peace.
“We value Access Bank South Africa’s support for our investment drive and we share in this terrible loss felt by the management and staff of a flagship African enterprise.”
