Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation, has recounted his final moments with the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe.
Chidoka mentioned that he had expressed a desire to join Wigwe on a trip to the USA, but the late CEO playfully declined his request. Tragically, Wigwe, Co-founder of Access Bank and the founder of Wigwe University, lost his life in a helicopter crash along with his wife, Chizoba, son, and lawyer, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.
The helicopter, en route to Las Vegas, crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night, resulting in the demise of all on board, as confirmed by the US government. Chidoka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), shared his final conversation with the business mogul.
“We had an appointment for last Thursday. ‘Osita, I will fly into Abuja with the VC on Thursday; after our meeting, I will leave for the US,’ I said. ‘Herbert, wetin they pursue you, you travel a lot these days, biko take me along.’ He laughed and said, ‘Osita, you can’t keep up with my pace. Just enjoy your peace,’” He wrote on X.
“We laughed and said goodbyes. It was the last goodbye. He couldn’t make it on Thursday.
“Since I left public office, he has been a strong supporter and friend. His wife Chizoba was at my wedding 22 years ago.
“His son looked up to me as his parents literally handed him over to me for mentorship.
“I am alone in the dark, wondering, is that it? Should we remain fearless? Somebody should tell me something.”
