Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Honours Late Access Bank CEO, Awards 100 Scholarships to Students at Wigwe University

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has awarded scholarships to 100 students at Wigwe University,He noted that this was part of his efforts to demonstrate the state’s commitment to education and honouring the legacy of the former CEO of Access Bank, late Dr. Herbert Wigwe. 

Wigwe University officially commenced academic activities eight months after the tragic death of its founder, Wigwe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in February 2024, alongside is wife and son.

Rivers state, Port Harcourt - Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state on Thursday, October 17, awarded a scholarship to 100 students of the Wigwe University, Isiokpo, in the Ikwerre local government area of the state. 

This came as the institution founded by former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Limited, officially commenced academic activities eight months after the tragic death of its founder, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in February 2024.

Fubara added that the school would impact positively the state and beyond. "I want to thank God for the gift of the late Herbert Wigwe, his memory lives on." 

Following the tragic death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, Wigwe University has opened its doors, with scholarships awarded to support education for both indigenes and non-indigenes in Rivers state.