Late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe led Access Holdings to $451-million profit in 2023
While Wigwe’s leadership is sorely missed, his impact remains evident in the group’s record-breaking 2023 profits.
While Wigwe’s leadership is sorely missed, his impact remains evident in the group’s record-breaking 2023 profits.
The announcement was made during a special event titled, Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – A Professional Legacy’ at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
The announcement, made by the board of directors 24 hours after confirming Wigwe’s demise, is contingent upon the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
From transforming Access Bank into Access Holdings to visionary ventures like Tengen Holdings, HOW Foundation, and the upcoming Wigwe University.
Wigwe died on Saturday in a helicopter crash in the United States.
According to Wigwe, the proposed acquisition will contribute positively to the growth and development of the pension industry.
The move aligns with the group’s vision of building a globally connected community of ecosystems inspired by Africa for the world.
As the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, Wigwe holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the lender, or 3,230,789,014 ordinary shares.
Wigwe highlighted the significance of Access Holdings’ presence in the Hong Kong market, emphasizing its potential to boost cross-continental trade.
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the leading financial services provider.
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the leading financial services provider.
To ensure international standards, Wigwe aims to recruit 30 percent of teaching staff from the United States and the UK.
Access Holdings sees key growth and expansion with Wigwe at the helm.
Wigwe holds an impressive 7.14-percent ownership stake in the leading lender.
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a 7.14-percent stake in the financial giant.
Under Wigwe, Access also saw its total deposits surge from $15.23 billion at the start of the year to $20.2 billion as of June 30, 2023.