Herbert Wigwe’s Dream of Building One of Best Universities in Africa Lives On After His Death

• A video revealed the proposed look of Wigwe University, which was set to open in 220 days
• The founder, Herbert Wigwe, who passed away in a helicopter crash on February 9th, had a vision of creating one of the best universities in Africa
• The video showcased some of the impressive buildings that the private university had, which has attracted a lot of attention

A captivating video displayed the anticipated design of Wigwe University, which was scheduled to launch in less than a year.

The university was the dream project of Herbert Wigwe, a visionary entrepreneur who lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash on February 9th.

He had a lofty goal of establishing one of the best universities in Africa, with world-class facilities and academic excellence.

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The video, as shared by @naijanews, featured some of the stunning buildings that the private university boasted. The university generated a lot of curiosity and admiration after the unfortunate demise of its founder, who left behind a legacy of innovation and education.

In a brief chat with Legit.ng, AbdulFatai Khan, a key account officer at FairMoney who has worked with several financial institutions, spoke about the former Access Holding CEO glowingly

In his words:

“The Wigwe university project is one that will endear his name in the hearts of the people. It's a legacy project that will not only serve Nigeria but the world at large. The university as a citadel of learning will continue to bridge the gap between literacy and illiteracy which forms a solid foundation of a prosperous society. This is what he was known for and will continue to live on even after his death."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the sudden passing of one of Nigeria's foremost bankers and CEO, Herbert Wigwe, in a plane crash in the United States of America has sparked massive emotions on social media.

Days after his passing, a video of Herbert Wigwe's multi-billion naira Lagos residence recently leaked on social media and got people talking.

It was a three-minute tour video of the outside and inside of the 20-bedroom Lagos mansion. Herbert Wigwe's Ikoyi mansion sits on 23,000 square meters of land.

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In another related, Legit.ng reported that a captivating video on TikTok showed Miles Davies, the Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, sharing the founder’s ambitious vision for the academic institution.

Herbert Wigwe, the founder and benefactor of the university, had a dream to establish the best university in Nigeria that would prevent the loss of the country’s talented and educated youth.

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Davies also confessed that the UK had gained a lot from the brain drain phenomenon, as many young Nigerians preferred to pursue their higher education in the UK.

Source: Legit.ng