Access Bank Breaks Silence on Wigwe’s Death: “We Lack Specific Information”

Access Holdings Reports It’s Yet to Confirm Involvement of Group CEO Mr. Herbert Wigwe in U.S. Airplane Crash on Saturday

Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former group chairman of NGX Group died in a  helicopter crash in California.

The plane crashed Friday night near Nipton, California, with six people on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

As of Saturday morning, no survivors had been found, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

It acknowledged the lack of specific details but assured stakeholders that updates would be shared as soon as possible.

Access Bank Statement

“We have received numerous inquiries concerning an airplane crash in the USA.

“Presently, we lack specific information; however, we are actively collaborating with US authorities who will furnish updates.

“Your understanding and support are valued, and we commit to keeping you informed promptly as we receive updates on the situation,” the announcement stated.

The Federal Aviation Administration, USA had said a plane crashed on Friday night near Nipton, California, with six people on board.

As of Saturday morning, no survivors had been found, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

“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.

The FAA identified the helicopter as a Eurocopter EC 130.