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The Chairperson of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has mourned the deaths of Herbert Wigwe and Bimbo Ogunbanjo in a helicopter accident in the United States (USA).
He expressed deep sadness and distress, stating that Nigeria, and indeed Africa, had lost two of their brightest minds.
He wrote on his Facebook page: “The news of Herbert Wigwe and Bimbo Ogunbanjo’s untimely passing is terribly sad and distressing.
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“Nigeria, indeed Africa, has lost two of our brightest minds. I admired them both and we all shared the desire to drive Nigeria’s transformation.
“Herbert was an exceptional talent, committed to advancing the banking and financial sector in Nigeria, with Access Holdings. Likewise, Bimbo’s tenure as Group chairman of the NGX group was distinguished by excellence.
“Both will be sorely missed by all. Their leadership and entrepreneurial drive will continue to serve as shining examples to millions of our young people.
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“May Bimbo, Herbert, his dear wife, Chizoba, and his son, Chizi, rest in perfect peace. May God give their immediate families strength and grace in this difficult time.”
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