Access Holdings Honours Wigwe With AccessGive Platform

This initiative was unveiled on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Herbert Wigwe One Year Memorial in Lagos attended by friends and family members of the late banker.

Mr Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, 2024, alongside his wife, son, and an associate, Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo.

At the launching of AccessGive, the co-founder and chairman of Access Holdings, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said, “This innovative platform is not merely about giving, it’s about building.”

“It’s about building dreams, building lives, and building Africa. With AccessGive, we are ensuring that Herbert Wigwe’s remarkable legacy continues to inspire and drive progress across the continent,” he explained.

The company urged everyone to join in carrying forward the extraordinary legacy of Mr Wigwe, who was described as a leader whose vision extended far beyond the boardroom and into the very fabric of Africa’s future.

The late banker was said to be a visionary who believed that true success lies in creating opportunities, uplifting communities, and driving change that endures.

He was said to have looked beyond obstacles to focus on solutions, growth, and positive transformation, inspiring impact across Africa.

With an unwavering belief that Africa’s boundless potential resides in the hands of its young people, Mr Wigwe did not merely speak about making a difference, he lived it.

Through The HOW Foundation, he championed youth empowerment, education, and healthcare, knowing that a strong, educated generation would be the driving force behind Africa’s transformation.

His establishment of Wigwe University provided a blueprint for excellence designed to mould fearless innovators ready to redefine the continent’s trajectory.

Access Holdings said AccessGive was built on the pillars of transparency, collaboration, and accountability, saying it is a dynamic platform that serves as a conduit for meaningful action. The platform connects individuals, organizations, and communities with high-impact social initiatives in education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and community development, ensuring every contribution yields measurable, lasting change.

The AccessGive platform offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface that empowers supporters to explore and back projects echoing Herbert Wigwe’s vision, the firm stated.

It listed the key features of the initiative to include transparent donation tracking, detailed project profiles, real-time updates, and integrated social sharing capabilities, allowing users to see precisely how their contributions are making a tangible difference.

The organisation said by supporting initiatives under The HOW Foundation and Wigwe University, every donation becomes an investment in the future Herbert envisioned—one where young Africans gain access to world-class education, transformative mentorship, and opportunities to shape the continent’s tomorrow.