In the wake of the untimely passing of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank, in a devastating helicopter accident, the institution has swiftly announced a transitional leadership arrangement. Access Holdings Plc, the overseeing entity of Access Bank, disclosed that Bolaji Agbede, a seasoned senior founding executive director within the bank, will temporarily assume the position of CEO.
Ms. Agbede, with tenure at Access Bank dating back to 2003, brings a wealth of experience spanning nearly three decades in the realms of banking and business consultancy, according to reports by the BBC.
Herbert Wigwe, the visionary behind Access Bank’s inception in 1989, led the institution to monumental growth, culminating in its status as one of Nigeria’s premier banking establishments by 2018, following the acquisition of its primary competitor, Diamond Bank.
The unfortunate incident occurred during a journey from Palm Springs to Boulder City in Nevada, USA, approximately 96km (60 miles) away from Las Vegas, where the chartered helicopter carrying Mr. Wigwe and five others tragically crashed. The 57-year-old banker was en route to Las Vegas to partake in the Super Bowl festivities on Sunday.
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