Access Holdings PLC has designated Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer in the wake of the lamentable passing of its former Group CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, in a helicopter mishap in California, United States. Dr. Wigwe, accompanied by his spouse, progeny, and a former Chairman of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, perished in the unfortunate occurrence that transpired on Friday.
In an announcement disseminated by the company’s board of directors, dated February 12, Ms. Bolaji Agbede’s appointment is contingent upon the sanction of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This declaration attests to Access Holdings’ commitment to ensuring continuity and steadiness in its managerial hierarchy during this arduous phase of transition.
Ms. Bolaji Agbede’s designation as the Acting Group CEO underscores her proficiency and leadership acumen within the establishment. With a demonstrated history of strategic foresight and operational distinction, she is positioned to navigate Access Holdings through this phase of bereavement and organizational reshuffling.
The abrupt demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe has left a notable vacuum within Access Holdings and the broader corporate sphere. As an esteemed luminary and pioneering entrepreneur, Dr. Wigwe’s contributions to Access Holdings and the Nigerian financial realm will be profoundly commemorated and revered by comrades, stakeholders, and industry cohorts.
Amidst this juncture of sorrow and introspection, Access Holdings remains steadfast in upholding the principles and heritage established by Dr. Herbert Wigwe. The appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede signifies the firm’s determination to sustain stability, continuity, and concentration on its strategic objectives despite the impediments posed by the unforeseen loss of its former CEO.
In her capacity as the Acting Group CEO, Ms. Bolaji Agbede assumes the mantle of guiding Access Holdings through its ongoing operations and strategic ventures. Her stewardship will be pivotal in ensuring the organization’s resilience, adaptability, and enduring triumph in the volatile and cutthroat terrain of the financial services sector.
Access Holdings extends its heartfelt sympathies to the families and dear ones of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his spouse, progeny, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo. Their premature departure constitutes a profound bereavement to the Access Holdings kinship and the entire Nigerian corporate community. As the company mourns their demise, it remains unwavering in its commitment to venerating their legacies and advancing their vision for distinction and ingenuity in the financial domain.
