Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Access Holdings Plc has officially named Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, barely four days the tragic passing of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe.
Africa Today News, New York reports that the announcement comes against the backdrop of Wigwe’s untimely demise in a helicopter crash, alongside his wife, son, and former Nigeria Exchange Group Chairman, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, over the weekend.
In a statement dated February 12, 2024, the company’s Board of Directors conveyed the appointment, highlighting that it is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The statement further emphasized the continuation of the leadership transition process initiated on February 11, 2024.
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Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who commenced her journey with Access Bank in 2003 as an Assistant General Manager, brings with her nearly three decades of invaluable experience spanning banking and business consultancy services. Her appointment signifies a crucial step in maintaining stability and ensuring seamless operations within Access Holdings Plc during this challenging period.
Meanwhile, Nigerians on social media have continued to mourn following news of the sudden death of the group chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that Wigwe died following a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America, The Will reports.
There are also reports that his wife and son were also onboard the ill-fated helicopter.
New York Times reports that no survivors have been located as of Saturday morning, the authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed at around 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif, an unincorporated community about 60 miles south of Las Vegas in eastern San Bernardino County.