Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday mourned the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, and his family, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in the United States of America.
Mr Shettima, in a lyrical eulogy, described the late Mr Wigwe as an early bloomer who transformed the Nigerian banking industry, recalling his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to his community.
Addressing a crowd of mourners in Lagos during the funeral service of the late banker, the vice president said, “Herbert left us in winter before the season of bloom. Spring was just about to arrive at his last location, the United States when the Lord called for him.