The World Celebrates Herbert Wigwe at 57

Being a lampstand is an obligation of civil and corporate leadership. But few of these lampstands have managed to remain unextinguished, serving as sparks of hope and optimism for bystanders. This is not the case for Herbert Wigwe, the supreme giant of Access Holdings Plc. At 57, Wigwe has proven himself to partners and rivals alike, demonstrating industry and originality.

It is that time of the year when a deluge of global recognition and commendation arrives at the doors of Wigwe, the Access man. For 2023, the Access Holdings giant clocked 57. Understanding his place in the Nigerian, African, and global banking industry, heavy cheers accompanied his birthday celebrations.On social media, CEOs of multinationals made sure to celebrate Wigwe for his many accomplishments. And while the Access Holdings giant was grateful for their goodwill, he was far more enamoured with the cheers delivered by the staff, customers, and investors of Access Holdings.

Wigwe did not take a day off on his 57th birthday, August 15, 2023. Instead, he arrived at his office with his usual calmness and sense of responsibility. But his staff were not as casual. No, they received him with salutes and cheers, to which he responded favourably.

But one cannot fault the Access staff. Wigwe has shown himself to be an engine of positive change wherever he is. In the case of Access Holdings, Wigwe virtually determined the growth of the company by himself. He changed its narrative by granting it corporate life energy. Then he promoted it to able minds, securing their help to stretch its shadows across the lands and seas, for which reason Access Holdings is a global entity.

Today, following Wigwe’s doings, Access Holdings is a massive institution. Only two or three other banking institutions exist at its level in Nigeria and it has no equal with reference to global presence. One can tell from the rate of expansion that Wigwe is still working hard at refining the fortunes of Access Holdings.