The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday described the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, as a beacon of hope that left at an odd time.
According to Channels, Shettima made it known while delivering his speech titled, “Herbert Wigwe: The Flower That Bloomed Before Spring” at the night of tribute for the late business icon.
The VP highlighted Wigwe’s early successes, his dream of building the “Harvard of Africa,” and his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy.
“Herbert left us in winter before the season of bloom. Spring was just about to arrive at his last location, the United States when the Lord called for him,” Shettima said.
Addressing the crowd present for the night of tribute to the 57-year-old, the Vice President also noted the late Wigwe was an early bloomer who transformed the Nigerian banking industry, recalling his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to his community.
“Spring is not the symbol of Herbert’s bloom; his journey was defined by peculiar seasons. He bloomed long before his co-travellers.
“This spring, for us, isn’t the season of festive flowers; it’s the season of wreaths. This spring, for us, isn’t a season of tears; it’s a celebration of Herbert’s flight to a height that only a few of God’s chosen ones have attained.”
