Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in the United States.
This is according to a report by the New York Times. The crash took place on Friday near a border city between Nevada and California.
As of Saturday morning, no survivors have been reported after the crash by authorities.
He was heading to Las Vegas with five others, reportedly (including his wife and son) when the tragedy struck.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed at 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif., an unincorporated village 60 miles south of Las Vegas in eastern San Bernardino County.
“We were made aware of a downed aircraft at approximately 10:12 p.m., on February 10, 2024. The scene of the crash was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road,” the sheriff’s department said.
As of the time of this story, Access Holdings, the owners of Access Bank, had yet to confirm Mr Wigwe’s death.
However, a Premium Times report stated that the sad news was confirmed by sources close to the banker.
In other news, Femi Gbajabiamila, President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, has stated that social media has become a societal scourge and must be regulated.
Gbajabiamila stated this at a book launch in Lagos State on Thursday, February 8.
According to a statement made by Tunde Alao, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Media), Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor,
Gbajabiamila said:
“Social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the send button is hit, there is a potential to reach millions of people around the world which is capable of causing a great danger not just in the society but even unintended consequences to the individuals that are receiving information which may include security of life.”
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