In a statement released by the company’s Board of Directors, dated February 12, 2024, it was revealed that Ms. Agbede’s appointment is pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Board expressed deep regret over the loss of Dr. Wigwe and emphasized the necessity of ensuring continuity and stability within the organization during this difficult period.

Ms. Bolaji Agbede brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served in various capacities within Access Bank since 2003. With almost three decades of professional experience spanning banking and business consultancy services, Agbede’s tenure at Access Bank has been marked by significant contributions to the company’s growth and development.

Having held positions such as Head of Group Human Resources and founding Executive Director of Business Support, Agbede has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic acumen throughout her career. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Cranfield University UK.

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Additionally, Ms. Agbede is a member of esteemed professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Management UK and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. Her appointment as Acting Group CEO underscores Access Holdings Plc’s commitment to maintaining operational excellence and upholding the legacy of Dr. Herbert Wigwe.

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“‪Success is a meaningless word without failure. I have failed many times, but I every wrong turn, every misstep, there are important lessons. Embrace them.‬”

“Today and always, let us remember that life is a precious gift; a chance to breathe, feel, love, experience and connect. Let’s honor this gift by living with purpose, kindness and gratitude, making every moment count. Let us number our days.”

“‪If you want to fly, you have to give up the negativity that weighs you down. Give wings to the greatness within you. Soar.‬”

‪”Be empathetic, considerate, kind and respectful. People may forget what you have to them but they won’t lose the memory of how you made them feel‬”

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‪“When I look at the faces of children, I see endless possibilities. All they need is a little help, a little hope, a little love and someone who believes in them. God bless the child”

‪”Increasingly, you’ll find that any task that is repetitive will be replaced by technology. We must, therefore, retrain and reskill our people and ourselves to fit into the new world”

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A search is underway for Herbert Wigwe, the group Managing Director of Access Bank Corporation, and other members of his traveling party after a chopper they were traveling in crashed in California.

Reports suggest that six individuals were on board, including Herbert’s wife and a friend, Bimbo Ogunbanjo, a former president of the Stock Exchange.

Details surrounding the crash, including its exact location and time, remain unknown.

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Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo was born in Nigeria to the family of Chris and Hilda Ogunbanjo, OFR, CON, foremost corporate lawyers, industrialists, and philanthropists.

Bamofin Ogunbanjo was a member of the International Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, Institute of Petroleum, and a registered capital market consultant with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria.

He provided pro-bono legal services to the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping and the Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, where he served on the board of directors.
Until his passing, he served as a Global Ambassador for the Cervical Cancer-Free Nigeria (CCFN) campaign, an initiative of Global Oncology (GO), a US-based nonprofit organization supported by Stanford University.

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Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe was born on August 15, 1966. He hailed from Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, but lived and worked in Lagos.

He had a degree in accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

An MSc in Financial Economics from the University of London, and was an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Executive Management Program.

In 1990, Wigwe won the British Council Scholarship to do his masters at North Wales University (now Bangor University). In 1991, he got his masters in Banking and Finance.

He shared his life with Chizoba Wigwe (formerly Nwuba) and together they raised four children: Chizi, Tochi, Hannah, and David.

He was a pioneering leader in the Nigerian banking sector, instrumental in shaping the growth and success of Access Bank PLC. He was one of the founding members of Access Bank PLC and played a significant role in its establishment and early development.

Wigwe received numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to the banking industry and business leadership, both locally and internationally.

In 2016, in recognition of “his exemplary role in the society and contributions to youth development”, the Boys’ Brigade (BB), inaugurated Herbert Wigwe as State Patron for Lagos State Council.

Wigwe was named 2016 Banker of The Year, separately, by The Sun and Vanguard newspapers.

In October 2022, former President Muhammadu Buhari bestowed upon him the Nigerian national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), recognizing his significant contributions to the nation.

These many honors among others too numerous to mention.

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Beyond banking, Herbert Wigwe was actively involved in community development initiatives and philanthropic endeavors, contributing to social welfare programs and projects across Nigeria. In 2016, he founded The HOW Foundation, a non-profit organization.

Wigwe has helped to develop some of Africa’s biggest companies in the construction, telecommunications, energy, oil and gas sectors through Access Bank.

The late mogul was the driving force behind Wigwe University, situated in Isiokpo, Rivers State. Wigwe University, a $500 million university named after himself in his hometown in Rivers State aims to provide undergraduate programs in management, science and engineering, information technology, and creative arts.

The university is scheduled to commence operations in September 2024.

Herbert Wigwe, along with five others, tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border in the United States on February 10. Among the victims were his wife, Chizoba, his son, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, and the pilots.

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