Herbert Wigwe is no pushover when it comes to financing, economics and banking-related issues. if he speaks on policymaking, finance, risk management and economics with his repertoire of knowledge backed by years of quality experience, he is qualified to be referred to as an institution. He does not need to prove to naysayers right or wrong, his intimidating records are there to speak volumes of his pedigree and achievements laced with the astronomic rise of Access bank to one of Nigeria’s financial powerhouse.

    After taking over from his closest ally and business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank in 2014, many doubted his competence to succeed. Wigwe, armed with self-belief, doggedness, sincerity of purpose, resourcefulness and brilliancy, remodelled the fortune of the Access bank by repositioning it with the acquisition of now-defunct Diamond bank which is regarded as one of the biggest takeovers in the Nigerian banking industry in recent times with numerous branches littered across the country, boasting of branches in Cameroon, Zambia, Kenya and South Africa.

    The Accounting graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, loves to work hard and play hard. He has played a more active part in the promotion of the Polo game in Nigeria. Last month, Wigwe played a pivotal role at the official opening of the Lagos Polo Club in Ikoyi Lagos as one of the financiers. He also spoke on the need to take the game to another level which is another way to attract sports tourism and polo tournaments in Nigeria.

   Recently on the 16th of July precisely, He alongside Access bank powered and hosted the 2022 UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park London. The Access Bank Polo Team won the tournament in a very relaxing ambience where those invited had the very best of music, sports and food to eat. It was also an avenue for dignitaries to reconnect with old friends. Those spotted were; Eva and Ali Egwaikhide, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Reni Folawiyo, Tunde Folawiyo, Kola Karim, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Emir of Zazau Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, Tola Adegbite, Emeka and Chizoba Wigwe, Abdul Imoyo, Gbenga Oyebode, Aigboje Aig-Imoukheude, Titi Ogufere, Chioma Ude, Dan Akpowa, Fati Abacha, Ozzy Mbonu, Nevo Atori, Adamu Attah, Ebele Akwiwu, Rabiu Hassan, Mustapha Sheriff, Alex Okosi, Shola Coker, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, Maureen Okogwu, Yetunde Allen, Kemi Elegbede, Osayi Alile, Olisa Metuh, Patricia Ojora, Jamie Simmonds, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Kashim Bukar, Sunmbo Olatunji and a host of others.