In this post, platinumtimes.ng highlights all you need to know about late Herbert Wigwe’s son, late Mr. Chizi Wigwe.
Chizi Wigwe was the son of late Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe who was also involved in the helicopter crash in California, United States in February 2024.
He was a well known figure in the technology sector and was a graduate of the Stanford University, California.
Here’s all you need to know about late Chizi Wigwe:
Chizi was born in 1995 and he died on 9th February, 2024.
He was the son of Late Herbert Wigwe, the group CEO of Access Bank .
He schooled at Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State and then Stanford University, California where he pursued a degree in computer science and engineering.
He established ZeePay, an online payments platform that offers online payment and remittance platform in Africa.
He was a member of the Stanford African Students Association and the Stanford Student Entrepreneurs Association.
He was a Christian and active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in California.
He was married to Mrs. Doreen and together they welcomed a baby girl named Zara in 2023.
He died alongside his parents and former group chairman of the Nigeria Stock Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo in the helicopter crash in California, United States of America on February 11th, 2024.
He lived a humble and accomodating life despite his family’s wealth and affluence, he was also committed to effecting a positive change in Africa’s financial landscape.
His forward-thinking approach and entrepreneurial spirit showcased a potential for groundbreaking contributions to the tech industry.
Until his death, Chizi Wigwe’s networth was estimated to be around $3 million.