Entry Holdings Plc has mentioned it lacks particular details about a helicopter crash in america reportedly involving its Chief Government Officer, Herbert Wigwe.
Nevertheless, it mentioned it was cooperating with US authorities, who it mentioned would offer updates on the matter.
The corporate made its place recognized in a submit tagged “Vital Announcement” on its official Instagram account, @myaccessbank.
There have been experiences on Saturday that Wigwe was feared useless when a helicopter carrying him and 5 others crashed close to the California-Nevada border within the US on Friday night.
There have been additionally experiences that his spouse and son have been on board the ill-fated helicopter.
Though there was no official affirmation from Wigwe's household or agency, outstanding Nigerians such because the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki; Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun; and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering, Atiku Abubakar, amongst others, have made public statements mourning him.
Nevertheless, reacting to the event, Entry Financial institution didn’t point out Wigwe's title within the social media submit.
The assertion learn: “We’ve acquired quite a few inquiries concerning a airplane crash within the US.
“We presently lack particular data; nevertheless, we’re actively working with US authorities who will present updates.
“Your understanding and help are appreciated, and we intention to maintain you knowledgeable as shortly as attainable
obtain updates on the scenario.”
In beforehand confirming the crash, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration didn’t reveal the identities of the six folks reportedly on board
The message on the web site learn: “A Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter crashed close to Nipton, California, round 10pm native time on Friday, February 9. There have been six folks on board.”
Earlier on Saturday, makes an attempt to get remark from Entry Holdings on the event proved unsuccessful.
The Head of Media Relations at Entry Holdings, Kunle Aderinokun, and a few members of the media staff didn’t reply their calls or reply to messages.
