Eminent Nigerians and global dignitaries gathered in Lagos on Sunday to honor the life and legacy of banking icon Herbert Wigwe, one year after his tragic passing. The four-hour memorial service at Eko Hotel featured tributes from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Bola Tinubu, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
Wigwe, who transformed Access Bank into a global financial powerhouse, was remembered as a visionary leader and business diplomat. Prime Minister Mottley announced Access Bank’s upcoming expansion into Barbados, a fitting tribute to his international influence.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and business partner Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede spoke of Wigwe’s enduring impact, while his children and close associates received emotional tributes. The evening concluded with the presentation of THISDAY’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his daughter, Tochi Wigwe, marking a poignant celebration of a life well lived.
