Wigwe Was a Giver, Doer, Mentor, Visionary and Philanthropist - Atedo Peterside | Mustapha Chike-Obi

Herbert Wigwe was more than a banking colleague to me, apart from banking we share about 6 broad activities. He chose my first child to be on the board of Wigwe University. It's almost as if the purpose of his life was not just to build a bank but to pull resources from there to develop and focus on where he thought he would make a major contribution like a world class university in Nigeria. The team he has left behind on the Wigwe University project will be more committed now than when he was alive.
Atedo Peterside, Founder, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
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[@nonsondumanya7630]

The lesson in this interview may never be taught in any business school. Sirs, be comforted.

[@onasanyakamilat5336]

❤❤❤❤Ji😊7o😊

[@izuchukwuezukanma1132]

The part that hurts most is that Wigwe University he started but not here to nurture it as he would've loved to.

[@faithadegor8364]

Waooooo. Dr. Peterside blew me away. His succession plan nuggets is indeed epic. Peterside just got a new mentee. ACHIEVE MORE

[@gbalipreigbogi7765]

I never met the gentleman nor did I know him personally but I've been crying since the news of his death broke. May the souls of Dr Wigwe, his wife, his son, the former head of NGX and the other casualties all rest happily in the bosom of the Lord Almighty.

[@folashadethomas5568]

I hurts my brother. Very very sad

[@anthonyibiam7167]

I remember very well my interview with Aig at access bank, it was on a Saturday and honestly it didn’t feel like an interview, this guys have visions for the country and it was an honor to have worked with them, RIP Herbert ,you will truly be missed

[@fumeorji6692]

I sympathize with the family and with the country as a whole but I can’t stop wondering why someone they are all saying has a vision and love his country and his African people left his country game to go watch a city super bowl game in another country. May his soul and everyone in that flight Rest In Peace

[@anthonyibiam7167]

@@fumeorji6692 all that is irrelevant, anyone is free to go anywhere and watch any game anywhere, who says he didn’t watch the game? Superbowl and the AFCON played at different times if I remember correctly

[@fumeorji6692]

@@anthonyibiam7167 Oga it could be irrelevant to you because you have met him, I don’t know him all i know is what you people saying about him and it makes me wonder because what I’m seeing is a smart elitist that made money from his people and spend it with his cohorts in a foreign land. I can only imagine if the flight was to Ivory Coast where Afcon finals was to take place. Is my own opinion and how I see it and I don’t have to agree with you. I still wish he rest in peace.

[@wilsonijide3610]

​@@fumeorji6692You could not even disguise your hatred effectively hence bringing in the idea of AFCON to this. You think that patroitism starts and ends with AFCON even after all that you heard in this interview. Amazing how petty one coukd get sometimes.

[@fumeorji6692]

@@wilsonijide3610 Yes, I hate the fact that our elites in Africa made the money off the people and lavish it in foreign countries. A patriotic man will put his country first in all things. I understand your emotions and sentiments but the facts remain that our elites are not patriotic and not pan African.

[@chineduonuoha294]

Perterside is of a sound mind. We need him at a higher level of political leadership in this country.

[@rope9100]

This is more than sad. May the Lord comfort the families.

[@ANELECHUKWU]

When two intelligent men discuss the life and times of a great man. Herbert Wigwe great impacts and legacy lives on. Rest in Peace

[@kelechiokochi412]

Chai, so painful. Such a sound and a productive mind have been lost. Why are the good ones going so soon?😢

[@sundayikechukwu2682]

I am so shocked to hear this unfortunate accident. Herbert will forever be remembered.

[@steveiwo5406]

How could we manage to bring people like this man in our society to participate in our politics and perhaps become our president? So, that we stop becoming the laughing stock of the world with the likes of Emilokon and Co's

[@0bii785]

You share same thoughts with me. Kudos

[@verdmannlearningcentre3295]

because these people are comfortable where they at steady cashing out on our collapsing economy, they are all part of the problem, if they are so kind they will be more concern about our collapsed banking system, the same reason why the dollars is on the rise, odding the dollars for their selfish gain. yeye country.

[@onakoyayemi8985]

The more you look the less you comprehend. There is more to it than meets the eye. A quintessential banker, a man of impact. One of Nigerias gatekeepers. May the lord rest his soul and the others in d crash. Sordid.

[@femmededieusankont6025]

😭😭😭😭💔💔💔 All the same Baba God, we submit to your sovereignty.....

[@jumokeidowu8013]

Herbert was a pioneer of modern African philanthropy. Back in 2008 supporting global fund friends of Africa through Access Bank. Which brought 20 high level donors,60 CSOs from about 30 African countries together. This emerged the meeting of MTN foundation with ILP and served about 20,000 persons with disabilities across Nigeria in 5years.God rest the souls of all the departed, Amen

[@emmanuelaka-qt3gq]

Herbert's visions will not die because the sound succession planning he has put in place. May God comfort the bereaved.

[@wilsonijide3610]

This interview is a classic lecture in visionary and transformational leadership. More so on succession planning, so insightful.

[@WoodsWoods-zf1kv]

My mind clam down that he hv a daughter as well

[@dangeorge9883]

Mr Peterside, so sound!

[@jamesiphie4572]

Great man with a great visionary ideas in doing business and beyond. May his soul rest in peace. I hope his vision will continue. I pray may his soul rest peacefully. May almighty grant the entire families to bear the loss of their beloved son father and entrepreneurs. Great loss to the Nigeria’s.

[@GiVenChyHoLdinGs]

OMG 😱 he doesn't deserve to die that way. May God comfort his family members left behind.

[@VJAqui]

Yes. This is felt around the world. I am in the Caribbean. This is the loss of an exceptional man. Bad weather? Bad helicopter? Should've taken the longer way to get there. Didn't know of the man before, but feel the loss. May the Lord grant exceptional ability to his remaining offspring. In Jesus name.

[@aderemiadeeko8509]

Herbert is reachable as I heard, is a huge compassionate person.

[@kayodeaogungbemi]

😢😢😢 I don't even know what to type Mehn! What a life! . 🧡🇳🇬🌎

[@tobyleubi]

God bless you, sir Peterside! This is so comforting!

[@badejostephen1582]

Such a painful loss. I still can't gather myself together. Sir Atedo Peterside talks on succession plan is eye opening. Once you lay the foundation start the succession planning. Have evidences.

[@omomeneehinome]

He was a "kind" man, Ephesians 4:32 sats Be kind to one another. May his soul rest well. God really takes the good ones early😢

[@femmededieusankont6025]

😭😭😭

[@bobbyadams4257]

A great lost to the country . The good news is he made his mark in every thing he touches . May his soul rest in peace

[@olugbengaayoko5971]

Herbert happens to be my boss for 9 years and I can tell you how compassionate he is.Herbert is a visionary leader.For every years vision we gather at the village meeting of the law school and he explain everything so clearly that you can see yourself in the vision.He like critics when it is constructive but if it will distract the vision he will not condone it.He is a smart man and very friendly and accessible person.He likes the youth and believes so much in them as the pillar of development.He is a massive risk taker, some failed but 70% worked however from the 30% that failed he still recovers like 15%.He is a businessman to the core.Am sure he was in U.S.A to secure a business deal.Am proud of him,his legacy, his innovation, his welfare initiative, his perspective to things,his contribution to the church, sport, art,banking,women inclusiveness,youth inclusiveness,ITand digital revolution etc. He is passionate about sustainability and am sure that none of the things he did we die after him because he always have the mindset of building an institution that outlives him or AIG He stabilise Access in his time as there was job security which was not present previously and this speaks largely to his good heart and a lot became loyal to the brand because of this man. My condolences goes to his family.He was indeed special and I pray God grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

[@vbbb808]

We have our plans and our dreams, but God knows best..Seek Him first and know Him..Knowing God is the best legacy

[@kaladaapiafi]

Rest in peace, Herbert🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kelechukwuanozyk7605]

The great Ikweree man if Rivers state has died. So sad! Herbert and Aig are great men. Dying by being burned is a painful way to die May he rest in peace

[@BULLS-TELEVISION]

Continue to rest in peace, HW. You were a gift to your generation.

[@omobudeserina5258]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing with us the life well spend of Mr Herbert May his gentle soul and off cause the souls of the others that was with him rest with the Lord AMEN 😢

[@constanceajunwa8166]

So sad to lose such a young, vibrant and visionary man ... May God Almighty grant the precious souls lost a perfect peace. ... And to those they left behind the fortitude to bear this painful and bitter loss🙏🏽Amen.

[@goodluckobilor1459]

The second speaker couldn't withhold his tears. Herbert was such a beautiful soul

[@OtomeEsther]

Any one who banked one way or the other with, Diamond now access bank mourns Late Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife and first son. He was still young but advanced in achievements. That helicopter trash dealt a terrible blow this Country... Nigeria mourns.

[@OtomeEsther]

Helicopter crash I meant to write

[@munix9351]

Nigeria that has been mourning for centuries!

[@ProgrammingwithElla]

Rip sir

[@donaldodens1451]

He was also amongst those who corrupted the banking sector and connived with corrupt politicians to destroy the economy and currency of Nigeria, he was also fingered in round-tripping and the corrupt take over of Access bank. Death does not wipe away the evil deeds of men. May his soul rest in peace.

[@munix9351]

Thank you🎉🎉

[@onakoyayemi8985]

Mr Peterside.....softly softly oh. Life remains a mystery. Humility is the way to go.

[@ellerymarica4453]

Rest in Paradise King Herbert❤❤❤

[@davidchukwunonsoezeh1808]

Herbert was indeed visionary

[@lawrenceemuejevokeoghwere7922]

May God grant the members of his family and the family of his wife the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. And the immediate passed chairman.

[@arinzecollins818]

May his soul rest in peace

[@edithigbinovie8008]

Why good and kind people don't last sef? My condolence to his family and all his loved ones na wao 😢

[@omomeneehinome]

God takes them early. It's one of the mysteries of Christian faith.

[@chukwudiFlorence-en5xk]

I do not know him but I felt his death seriously , it touched me I hope he reconciled with God the father through Jesus Christ then he has no problem because his good deeds will speak for him just like colenius in the bible whose goodness was knocking t the door of heaven and God never wanted him to die and get to hell he has to send one of the apostles to go and preach Jesus to him for him to be accepted in heaven at any time. May the merciful God console the family amen.

[@emmanuelaudkwu1362]

Learnt he was a committed member of rccg

[@sueberry1974]

He was a Pastor ​@emmanuelaudkwu1362

[@anayonnatu950]

A big loss to all Nigerians

[@Kason-cool]

Igbo bankers should make sure that those interested in control of his shares in his bank and other businesses are denied access to them and use the money to develop Herbert Wigwe University to international standards that is the best way to remember him.

[@Lifted4evertv]

Loads of lessons for both guest! Rest on Sir!

[@0bii785]

This is such a great loss.

[@ngoziosuji9980]

I don't know Dr. Wigwe personally, but I'm really hurt by this terrible incident. It's really sad. God, please grant them rest and give the children, parents, siblings, and the entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss in Jesus' mighty name Amen.

[@omoedsu6206]

Thank u peterside. Some companies like d one current one I work now does it. Pick people from outside and leave those who have spent years with them.

[@helenobuninta3140]

Sad beyond words 🥲🥲🥲 I don’t know him personally but I feel the pain of his tragic passing together with his wife and son💔💔💔 May their souls RIP🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@markehis4741]

RIP 😢so sad young good looking genius man

[@realsonoftheeast]

They have assasinated him How can someone flying on a brand new Helicopter jet crash. Secret Investigation should be carried out

[@ichieiroha4060]

Is so unfortunate that Nigeria is not on the pathway way to any forensic investigation concerning this. This one will eventually slide

[@kdad1050]

Exactly 💯

[@chineduokeke8659]

🎉who will assassinate him? He died in USA not Nigeria.Nobody has time for such nonsense here.

[@ifychegwe5109]

May his soul, his family and that of all the faithful departed rest in peace Amen.

[@patiencedowntown6741]

May they all rest in peace. And may the living learn a lesson from this. Amen.

[@egbuabainnocent7848]

Death the biggest lesson How many are ready to lean??

[@samuelugoagha5200]

My deepest condolences to the entire family May God almighty comfort the entire family.

[@williamkingsley8886]

May God accept his soul, Amen.

[@ahmedsuleimon6986]

😂😂😂😂 May the soul of Mr Herbert Wigwe rest in Paradise it's a really lost for our country

[@mercy88777]

That will challenge others!!! May his “Fearless!!!!, And Good❤️Soul!!!”, Family, Friend, rest in perfect peace of (GOD!!!), IN JESUS MOST POWERFUL NAME, AMEN!!! Adios🙌, bro☹️. Thank you a billion for been you!!!🥰Especially.

[@ademolaaofolajuwonlo1044z]

Hmmmmm. WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE DIE?

[@saeeeth]

Mustapha Chike-Obi lied she. He said “No one is willing to take on Intercontinental”. Intercontinental Bank was the fastest growing bank of its generation. It had far reaching branches that its real estate cumulatively could be used to rescue the bank l. Erastus Akingbola’s Intercontinental Bank was killed by SLS because of the billions of Naira loans given to Saraki for Shonga Farms. The loan went bad and Saraki wasn’t ready to pay it back. Intercontinental at its prime had extensive branch networks far more than any other bank of its generation. Just 10 branches of The real estate controlled by the bank can be used to offset whatever liquidity issues it had. But SLS wanted to the bank and Oceanic dead

[@aderemiadeeko8509]

Has the nation observed 2 minutes silence on the victims who died in the helicopter crash?

[@aderemiadeeko8509]

I hope these tragic news of Herbert Wigwe is unannounced to his parents.

[@anthonyokonta1333]

Sad. Condolences.

[@sublimeswhite]

Shola has betrayed his master 4get it. You can't trust a yoruba man . Odogwu Wigwe should have known it. Shola had a negative feeling about the journey. He should have saved his master by voicing it out and probably one of them would have supported him and abort the trap. But No . He didn't say a word. But cunningly opted out and took de bus only to be dialing their phone. May God save us from evil P. A

[@vicokagbue9582]

May his soul and other family members rest in perfect peace.Amen

[@mimiluv6554]

They ve finished our nigerian son..

[@efeeco385]

Interesting that not one single pastor, priest, reverend or prophet - local and international - including the ones in his church - foresaw this accident and the multiple lives lost. So like many, I wonder, "Where were all of them?"

[@novellprice132]

I am trying to figure out why he was visiting California state with his wife, etc.? I also find it strange, why would he, his wife, etc. took a helicopter instead to travel from California State to Nevada State in the United States? It was just approximately four years ago, world wide famous basketball player Kobe Bryant along with others died due to a helicopter crash on Sunday January 26th 2020. In this case, this tragic event also happened in California State, just two days (on Friday February 9th 2024) before the Superbowl event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Superbowl occurred yesterday in Las Vegas. My condolences to his family and the families involved during this time. May his Soul and also those killed in the helicopter crash rest in peace. Peace...

[@munix9351]

It is ridiculous. He was flying to the NFl final. He flew to California from London! The took the helicopter. Very bad decision. Not needed. Maybe they were celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Because the same weekend it was his Access marathon. So sad.

[@novellprice132]

@@munix9351 I think Hebert Wigwe, his wife, etc. were all assassinated. Because the helicopter (the specific built model) used is known to have gotten into several fatal accidents each and every year since year 1975 when it was first manufactured, as I can recall according to the CBS Seattle TV news show this past Tuesday. Who knows? Peace...

[@faithadegor8364]

What’s the meaning of MUSTAPHA CHIKE OBI. ¿ Someone plz help me. What happened. ACHIEVE MORE

[@asd_911]

His father Mr Chike Obi gave all his children names from every other part of Nigeria. They have Yoruba and Hausa names

[@faithadegor8364]

@@asd_911 wawoooooo. There’s must be a reason behind that. I think I’m curious, I want to know. Plz share if you know please. ACHIEVE MORE