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By Grace Alegba
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has acknowledged the contributions of late Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, stating that his help expedited challenge conception and execution within the state.
Sanwo-Olu made this comment throughout a tribute on the one-year memorial service held for Wigwe, his spouse, and son, by Access Bank on Sunday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) experiences that Wigwe, alongside together with his spouse Doreen, son, Chizi, and a pal, Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, and two crew members, died in a helicopter crash in U.S. on Feb. 9, 2024.
Describing Wigwe as a “relentless builder,” Sanwo-Olu mentioned that his absence had created void in Lagos State, significantly in challenge supply.
He famous Wigwe’s perception in Nigeria and Africa, highlighting his capacity to translate concepts into actuality, see alternatives in seemingly unattainable conditions, and construct lasting legacies.
“The numerous concepts he nurtured into actuality, a number of of them are round us on this room, establishments, organisations, they usually weren’t simply moments of brilliance, his tenacity and his unshakable perception in what is feasible.
“He especially believed in our work here in Lagos State. Herbert traveled the world with us, helping us, helping my government to mobilise partners and funding,” Sanwo-Olu mentioned.
The governor additionally described Wigwe as an achiever who positively impacted Lagos State, its establishments, and its folks.
He emphasised the affect of Wigwe’s absence, noting, “Lagos State has felt his absence very strongly within the final one yr.
“People on this room know really what I’m speaking about.
“There are projects that would, no doubt, have moved faster today because if Herbert’s been around, will have pushed it forward.”
He famous that throughout the state lies a number of stamps of Herbert’s actual primarily based impacts, which embody roads, bridges and the hassle to revamp the historic National Arts Theater.
He mentioned these additionally embody the upcoming Gold Label Access Bank Lagos Marathon, launched in partnership with Lagos State 10 years in the past.
The governor recalled Wigwe’s essential function through the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his help by means of monetary providers, philanthropy, and different contributions that made his work simpler.
He added, “We misplaced a person, whose presence was bigger than life; Dr Herbert Wigwe.
“That merciless night time took not solely Herbert, but additionally his beloved spouse, Chizoba, their son, Chizi, and a cherished pal for therefore many people right here at present, Bimbo, the ache of their passing nonetheless lingers like an open wound that point has not been in a position to heal.
“If love, friendship, or sheer drive of will may rewrite historical past, we’d have turned again time. We would have performed something, we’d have performed every thing to alter the course of occasions that led to that fateful night time.
“However, life, in its unpredictability, has forced us to confront a reality we never prepared for. A world without Herbert and his other three souls.”
Sanwo-Olu described Wigwe as a builder of companies, folks, concepts, and the long run, noting his forward-thinking method.
“Actions, not phrases, was his language. Ideas weren’t Wigwe’s help accelerated Lagos initiatives, says Sanwo-Olu
By Grace Alegba
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has acknowledged the contributions of late Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, stating that his help expedited challenge conception and execution within the state.
Sanwo-Olu made this comment throughout a tribute on the one-year memorial service held for Wigwe, his spouse, and son, by Access Bank on Sunday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) experiences that Wigwe, alongside together with his spouse Doreen, son, Chizi, and a pal, Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, and two crew members, died in a helicopter crash in U.S. on Feb. 9, 2024.
Describing Wigwe as a “relentless builder,” Sanwo-Olu mentioned that his absence had created void in Lagos State, significantly in challenge supply.
He famous Wigwe’s perception in Nigeria and Africa, highlighting his capacity to translate concepts into actuality, see alternatives in seemingly unattainable conditions, and construct lasting legacies.
“The numerous concepts he nurtured into actuality, a number of of them are round us on this room, establishments, organisations, they usually weren’t simply moments of brilliance, his tenacity and his unshakable perception in what is feasible.
“He especially believed in our work here in Lagos State. Herbert traveled the world with us, helping us, helping my government to mobilise partners and funding,” Sanwo-Olu mentioned.
The governor additionally described Wigwe as an achiever who positively impacted Lagos State, its establishments, and its folks.
He emphasised the affect of Wigwe’s absence, noting, “Lagos State has felt his absence very strongly within the final one yr.
“People on this room know really what I’m speaking about.
“There are projects that would, no doubt, have moved faster today because if Herbert’s been around, will have pushed it forward.”
He famous that throughout the state lies a number of stamps of Herbert’s actual primarily based impacts, which embody roads, bridges and the hassle to revamp the historic National Arts Theater.
He mentioned these additionally embody the upcoming Gold Label Access Bank Lagos Marathon, launched in partnership with Lagos State 10 years in the past.
The governor recalled Wigwe’s essential function through the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his help by means of monetary providers, philanthropy, and different contributions that made his work simpler.
He added, “We misplaced a person, whose presence was bigger than life; Dr Herbert Wigwe.
“That merciless night time took not solely Herbert, but additionally his beloved spouse, Chizoba, their son, Chizi, and a cherished pal for therefore many people right here at present, Bimbo, the ache of their passing nonetheless lingers like an open wound that point has not been in a position to heal.
“If love, friendship, or sheer drive of will may rewrite historical past, we’d have turned again time. We would have performed something, we’d have performed every thing to alter the course of occasions that led to that fateful night time.
“However, life, in its unpredictability, has forced us to confront a reality we never prepared for. A world without Herbert and his other three souls.”
Sanwo-Olu described Wigwe as a builder of companies, folks, concepts, and the long run, noting his forward-thinking method.
“Actions, not words, was his language. Ideas were not just ideas, they were blueprints for transformation and in the three, or more that I have had the privilege to call him a friend and a brother,” he mentioned.
He supplied his condolences to Wigwe’s kids, dad and mom, the Access Bank household, and others, praying for his or her power, saying, “Lagos truly misses you (Wigwe)”.(NAN)
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Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa concepts, they have been blueprints for transformation and within the three, or extra that I’ve had the privilege to name him a pal and a brother,” he mentioned.
He supplied his condolences to Wigwe’s kids, dad and mom, the Access Bank household, and others, praying for his or her power, saying, “Lagos truly misses you (Wigwe)”. (NAN)
Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa