Late CEO of Access bank and businessman Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe had an estimated net worth of $65.2 million before his demise.
Herbert Wigwe was born on August 15, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He was raised in a family of intellectuals.
Wigwe completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Likewise, he graduated from the University College of North Wales in 1991.
There he received a degree of Master of Arts in Banking and Finance with the British Council scholarship.
Furthermore, Herbert graduated from the University of London in 1996 with an MSc in financial economics. He was also presented with an honorary doctorate from the University of Nigeria.
He began his career as a management consultant at Coopers & Lybrand, and by 1989 he was working as a Chartered Accountant there.
Herbert and his business partner Aigboje bought Access Bank in 2002. From years 2022 to 2014, he was deputy managing director of the company.
Moreover, from 2014 till his demise, he was the CEO of the Access Bank. Reportedly, Herbert had plans to expand the Access bank into Asia.
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Herbert Wigwe Net Worth & Family
While Herbert was alive, he had around $65.2 million net worth. The primary source of his income was his successful banking career and stakes he held at the Access bank.
Moreover, he held prestigious and well-earning positions like deputy managing director and CEO in Access Bank in different timelines, incorporating hefty sums to his earnings.
Besides, Herbert led the Diamond Bank and Access Bank merger. He also had a few businesses on the side, contributing to his net worth.
Herbert Wigwe was born to his mother, Stellar Wigwe, who was a nurse, and his father, Shynle Wigwe, who was the head of the Nigerian Television Authority.
He was raised alongside his four siblings, sisters, Joyce, Peggy, and Stella, and a brother, Emeka.
The Nigerian Banker was married to his wife Chizoba Wigwe who was a well respected and high achieving lawyer and entrepreneur. They had a picture-perfect family with their four children, namely Chizi, Tochi, Hannah, and, David.
Herbert Wigwe Died In A Crash Alongside His Wife And Son
The CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, with his wife Chizoba, son Chizi and former chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, lost their life on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash.
Reportedly, they were headed to Las Vegas for Super Bowl. However, the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed around 10 pm, leading to the accident.
A few reports suggest the cause of the crash to be bad weather conditions, as it was snowing and raining that day. However, it is just a suggestion with no evidence.
Furthermore, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the National Transportation Safety Board are collaboratively investigating the crash to collect more information.
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