Herbert Wigwe
- January 4, 2024
- Economist
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Herbert Wigwe Biography
| Name | Herbert Wigwe |
| Birthday | Aug 15 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Ibadan |
| Home Town | Oyo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Chizoba Wigwe |
Herbert Wigwe is one of the most popular and richest Economist who was born on August 15, 1966 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, a Nigerian banker/entrepreneur, was born 15 August 1966 in Lagos to Ikwerre parents. After succeeding Aigboje AigImoukhuede as his business partner in January 2014, he is now the CEO and Group managing Director of Access Bank plc.
Nigerian newspaper The Punch called him “one of Nigeria’s most stylish top executives” in January 2015. He is married to Chizoba WIGWE (nee Nwuba), and they have 4 children: Chizi and Tochi, Hannah, David, and Hannah. Although he is from Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, he lives and works here. He is the father of 3 siblings: Joyce, Peggy and Stella, as well as 2 nieces, Aleruchi, Zara, and 4 nephews: Ruchi and Oj.
Access Bank is now one of the top five banks in Nigeria and ranked among the top 500 global banks according to a 2015 report by The Banker magazine and is aiming to be Africa’s top bank. It currently serves over 6.5 million account- holders, through 350 branches and with more than 1,500 ATMs in major centres across Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.
Wigwe himself was named 2016 Banker of The Year separately by The Sun and Vanguard newspapers, two of Nigeria’s biggest newspapers.
He has been the CEO and Group Managing director of Access Bank since January 2014.
Herbert Wigwe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Economist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Herbert Wigwe is one of the richest Economist from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Herbert Wigwe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Wigwe and Aigboje AigImoukhuede saw an opportunity in 2002 and took it. Access Bank, then a small commercial bank was acquired by Wigwe. At the time, Access Bank was the 65th largest among the 89 banks in Nigeria.
Wigwe was also the Chairman of Access Bank Ghana Limited and Access Investment & Securities Limited. He is currently the Chairman of Access Bank UK Limited. Wigwe is a Board Member of Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company as well as a member on the advisory board for Friends Africa. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a Fellow of The Institute of Credit Administration and an Honorary Member of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
At the 2015 edition, Wigwe hosted distinguished global leaders such as Steve Wozniak, N. R. Narayana Murthy and José María Figueres, Muhammad Yunus and Ted Souder (Head, Industry (Retail) at Google for discussion of the theme ‘Leading in a Transformational World – The Imperative of Innovation’. Through the conference, Access Bank has reassured the international community of Nigeria’s readiness to contribute to solving major global challenges and making the world a better place for humanity.
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Who is Herbert Wigwe Dating?
According to our records, Herbert Wigwe married to Chizoba Wigwe. As of December 1, 2023, Herbert Wigwe’s is not dating anyone.
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In recognition of his exemplary role in the society and contributions to youth development, the Boys’ Brigade (BB), inaugurated Herbert Wigwe, as State Patron for Lagos State Council in 2016.
Facts & Trivia
Herbert Ranked on the list of most popular Economist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Herbert Wigwe celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.
Who is the current owner of Access Bank?
Herbert Wigwe
Born| Herbert Wigwe 15 August 1966 Lagos State, Nigeria
Citizenship| Nigeria
Occupation| MD/CEO of Access Bank plc
When did Herbert wigwe become CEO?
He was appointed Group Managing Director/CEO effective January 1, 2014. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Executive Management Programme.
Where is Herbert wigwe from?
Ibadan, Nigeria
How old is wigwe?
56 years (August 15, 1966)
Who owns Diamond Bank Nigeria?
TypeFormerly Public limited company
Founder| Pascal Dozie
Fate| Merged with Access Bank Plc., 1 April 2019
Headquarters| Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos State , Nigeria
Area served| Nigeria United Kingdom