President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Herbert Wigwe, his family members and Abimbola Ogunbanjo as a rude shock.

Presidential aide Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying Mr Tinubu had received official confirmation of the incident.

Mr Wigwe was the chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc. and founder of HOW Foundation, while Mr Ogunbanjo was the former group chairman of the NigeriaExchange Group Plc.

Mr Ngelale said Mr Tinubu mourned the Nigerian business leaders and described their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.

“The president commiserates with the Wigwe and Ogunbanjo families, the business community, and all those impacted by this harrowing incident.

“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the departed and asks God Almighty to comfort the multitude of Nigerians who are grieving and the families of the deceased at this deeply agonizing moment,” th presidential aide said.

In a statement, the management of Acces Holding said: “Dr Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, in a helicopter accident in the United States of America.

“The entire Access family mourns the loss of Herbert, Doreen and Chizi. We extend our deep and sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones.

” Wigwe was a key driving force and a larger-than-life personality who brought his remarkable passion, energy, and experience to the transformation of the Access franchise since joining the Bank in 2002.”

(NAN)