Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged the full support of the state government for Wigwe University in commemorating the legacy of the late Herbert Wigwe.
The CEO of Access Holdings established Wigwe University in his hometown, Isiokpo, Rivers State, prior to his untimely demise in a helicopter crash in California in February.
Following Wigwe’s funeral service in Isiokpo last Saturday, Governor Fubara assured that the state government is committed to nurturing the university and preserving Wigwe’s aspirations.
“I want to say our brother has finished his work, though shortly. We, as a government, will do everything with the Wigwe Foundation to immortalise one thing.
“It is not the bank, the bank might have a new identity, a new boss to run it, other ventures will also have their names; but one thing that has his name is Wigwe University.
“We will do everything within our power to make sure the dream will continue to live just as he has planned it,” Fubara said.
Speaking further, Fubara said Wigwe’s death has prompted him to question his fellow political class on why they are struggling for power more than making impacts on the lives of the people.
“This one has to do with the political class, what is all these struggle all about? You want to kill, you want to bury, what is it all about?
“This is a man who was not a politician, he made his money through our investments, he had the world in his palm financially, he controlled even the political classes; but today, with all the power financially couldn’t control life. Is it not enough to ask ourselves why are we struggling? Why are we not making an impact on the lives of our people?”