Wigwe University, established by the late former Managing Director of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has officially begun academic activities in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
This comes just eight months after Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife and son, tragically passed away in a plane crash in the United States in February 2024.
The university’s spokesperson emphasized the institution’s commitment to continuing Dr. Wigwe’s vision, stating, “Our goal is to nurture innovation and leadership in a dynamic academic setting.”
More details about the programs, facilities, and the first cohort of students will be announced in the coming weeks, as the university readies itself for a promising start.
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Credible News recalls that he trio of Herbert, Chizoba, and Chizi Wigwe, alongside former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, as well as two pilots, were all in the Airbus Helicopter EC 130B4 with registration number N130CZ, which crashed near Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024.
The exact cause of the crash is still unknown, but a preliminary report released by the US National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, said the chopper was seen by several witnesses in vehicles who reported it as a “fireball” before its eventual crash.
The reports from the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, disclosed that the weather on the fateful day of the helicopter crash was a mix of rain and snow.
Wigwe’s death remains one of the most shocking in the Nigerian banking industry.
During the events leading to their burial, several friends, captains of industry, family members, and associates paid tribute to the late banking guru and his wife and son.
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