Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, the late banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, would have turned 60 today, offering an occasion to reflect on a life defined by ambition, institution-building and service. From transforming Access Bank into a major African financial institution to investing in education, healthcare and youth development, Wigwe believed success carried a responsibility to create opportunities for others. His vision extended beyond banking, finding expression in The HOW Foundation, Wigwe University and initiatives aimed at nurturing future leaders. Two years after his death, the institutions he built and the lives he touched continue to keep his remarkable legacy alive, writes Omolabake Fasogbon

Family, friends, and colleagues celebrate the 60th posthumous birthday of late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, remembering his legacy in banking, education

Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, the late banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, would have turned 60 today, offering an occasion to reflect on a life defined by ambition,…