Video: Aliko Dangote, tearful as he pays tribute to Herbert Wigwe

Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, lost hold of his emotions as he became tearful while paying tribute to his friend and mentee, Herbert Wigwe.

This was at the Celebration of Professional Excellence held today March 4 in honour of the late former Bank chief who died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizzy on February 9.

Friends and buisness associates of the former bank chief had gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos today to remember him for his laudable achievements as a banker of repute. Friends including Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede, Gov Dapo Abiodun, Femi Adesina, his staff, former Secondary school mate and many others paid tribute to the 57-year-old.

Dangote in his speech reflected on how Wigwe whom he described as his friend, brother and mentee, was supportive in the building of his businesses.

Dangote, while paying his tribute to the late billionaire banker in a programme organised in his honour, said though the former Access Holdings CEO didn’t join the military but he could be referred to as a soldier.

The Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has named the road leading to his Lagos refinery after the late Herbert Wigwe.

“Part of the 120km refinery road. The biggest road will be now named Herbert Wigwe,” he announced.
He added that by naming the road after Herbert Wigwe, “people will see this road leading to the refinery and would find out who was this Herbert Wigwe.“

According to him, Wigwe was a man loved by all and who lived a life worthy of emulation.
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