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tragedy1 year ago

"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Nigerian Bank CEO and Family in California"

The CEO of Nigeria's largest bank, Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son were among six people killed in a helicopter crash in the Mojave desert along the California-Nevada border. The helicopter, an Airbus EC-130, departed from Palm Springs airport and was en route to Boulder City, Nevada. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Nigeria's president expressed condolences, and Access Bank officials confirmed the identities of those killed.

via The Guardian US|
#access-bank#california#ceo
obituary1 year ago

"Nigerian Bank CEO Among 6 Killed in California Helicopter Crash"

Herbert Wigwe, co-founder of Access Bank in Nigeria, was killed in a helicopter crash in California along with his wife, son, and others. The crash is under investigation, and poor weather conditions may have been a factor. Wigwe was a prominent figure in the African banking industry and had been working to expand his bank's reach across the continent. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes, and he was also known for his efforts in higher education and plans to establish Wigwe University in Nigeria.

via BBC.com|
#access-bank#banking-industry#helicopter-crash
aviation-international-tragedy1 year ago

"Nigerian Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe Among 6 Dead in California Helicopter Crash"

A privately chartered helicopter crashed in California's Mojave Desert, killing all six people on board, including Herbert Wigwe, the chief executive of Access Bank, his wife, son, and a prominent Nigerian lawyer. The crash occurred in wintry conditions, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. The helicopter, operated by Orbic Air, was not required to have a cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder. This incident follows a separate helicopter crash in California that resulted in the deaths of five Marines.

via The Washington Post|
#access-bank#aviation-international-tragedy#california
aviation-tragedy1 year ago

"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Nigerian Bank CEO and Family in California Desert"

The CEO of Nigeria's Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son were among six people killed in a helicopter crash in California's Mojave Desert. The crash also claimed the life of Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chair of the Nigerian stock exchange. The NTSB is investigating the crash, which occurred near Interstate 15, and witnesses reported rain and a "wintry mix" at the time. Wigwe, a prominent figure in Nigeria's banking industry, was known for expanding Access Bank's presence across Africa. The crash site is near the California-Nevada border, and the tragedy comes just days after another fatal helicopter crash involving the U.S. Marine Corps.

via NPR|
#access-bank#aviation-tragedy#helicopter-crash
businessfinance1 year ago

"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Nigerian Bank CEO and Others in California"

The CEO of Nigeria's Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son were among six people killed in a helicopter crash in California's Mojave Desert. The crash also claimed the life of Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chair of NGX Group. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization, confirmed the deaths. Wigwe was a prominent figure in Nigeria's banking industry and had expanded Access Bank's presence across Africa. The crash occurred in a remote area near the California-Nevada border, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

via The Associated Press|
#access-bank#businessfinance#ceo