From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, as a true son who represented Igbo traits of ingenuity, hard work, integrity and capacity to turn adversity into a pool of opportunities.
Ohanaeze said this on Tuesday, in a condolence message sent by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, to the Wigwe family and the Ikwere people of Rivers State.
“Herbert proved to the entire world that the audacity of intellectual prowess, social skill, humility and honesty is far more impactful than the audacity of aristocracy.
“The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is in deep sorrow over the death of Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe. The Igbo Leader described the death of Herbert as one death too many.
“He stated that Herbert was exemplary in diverse ways, a motivator, a beacon of hope and a change agent with a robust vision. Ahaejiagamba lamented that Nigeria has lost a rare gem; an ebullient young man with an incredible zest for excellence, infectious enthusiasm, irresistible warmth, character comeliness, benevolent spirit and public wizardry.
“Herbert is one man who has changed the obscure narrative of Isiokpo with a network of asphalt roads, pipe borne water, solar lights and above all a university.
“The Igbo Leader sends his condolences to the Wigwe family, the Abimbola Ogunbanjo family, the Access Bank Plc, the good people of Omueke village, Isiokpo, community, the entire Ikwerre and the good people of Rivers State.
“The Igbo leader prays that the Almighty will grant the souls of Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe; the wife, Barr. Mrs Chizoba Nwigwe and the son, Chizi Wigwe an eternal rest in his bosom,” the statement reads.