"Horrible News": Nigerians React as Herbert Wigwe, Wife and Son Die in Helicopter Crash

• Nigerians have expressed sadness over the alleged death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe in a chopper clash
• Wigwe, wife, son and three other passengers reportedly died on Friday night in California, United States.
• Reactions have continued to pull in over what many described as national tragedy, horrible news etc

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United States - Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the reported involvement of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others in a chopper crash in California, United States.

According to Leadership newspaper sources, the tragic incident happened on Friday night, February 9.

It was gathered that the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California

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The United States government confirmed all passengers on board dead.

Wigwe, his wife, son and three other passengers were said to be the passengers of the ill-fated aircraft, Daily Trust reported.

Herbert Wigwe's alleged death: Nigerians react

AareMusbau, @musbauceo, said:

"This video of Dr. Herbert Wigwe assuring his community people of providing them with the best university in Africa keeps flashing on my mind.

"Indeed, life is too short, and the next seconds is not guaranteed. Rest on."

Ayobami, @dondekojo, said:

"Rest in Peace Herbert Wigwe. This is horrible news. I wish the family comfort. He has always been a stand-up professional.

"Read so much about his tenacity in Aig-Imoukhuede’s ‘Leaving the tarmac’. He wrote about big plans for his new University! He wanted to give back so much."

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JJ. Omojuwa, @Omojuwa, said:

"This Herbert Wigwe news is horrible. Life is cruel. At a time the man was transitioning fully into shaping the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs via the Herbert Wigwe University. Something he had effectively done as a business leader. And to pass with family?

"This is a day that will forever live in infamy. Herbert Wigwe was one of one. I was a personal witness to some of his interventions for humanity. This day, a day that will forever live in infamy!

"Rest in peace to everyone we lost on that ill-fated helicopter flight."

Tayo Oviosu, @oviosu, said:

"My heart is heavy with this news of Herbert Wigwe's passing. Also, his wife, two kids, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo passed away in the crash.

"This life is too fickle.

"May their souls rest in peace"

@FakhuusHashim said:

"We’re so used to mediocrity in Nigeria. Herbert Wigwe showed up and showed us just what excellence is. He espoused excellence. This is a national tragedy. He was so young. Allah Ya Jikansa, and his family. Great great man."

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