WIGWE University has held its inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture in honour and memory of its late founder, Dr Herbert Wigwe, the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank and Access Holdings Plc. The event, held recently, provided an opportunity for distinguished Nigerians to celebrate his enduring legacy of excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership.
Dr Wigwe, who tragically passed away last year alongside his wife, Mrs Chizoba Wigwe, and son, Mr Chizi Wigwe, was remembered as a pioneering leader whose vision for education continues to inspire the institution.
Speaking at the lecture, Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, the Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, charged the institution’s leadership to remain steadfast in its mission to provide world-class education that empowers students to become leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Ajogwu reaffirmed the university’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and the transformative power of education, noting that WIGWE University is poised to lead the future of higher education in Africa and beyond. He emphasized that the core attributes of excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership must continue to define the institution’s mission.
According to him, the university must uphold its vision of becoming a global hub for cutting-edge research, scientific discovery, and entrepreneurial development by fostering a fearless community of learners prepared to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
“We expect the university’s leadership to continue to provide visionary guidance in actualising our mission as we charge the fearless community of this institution to pursue their dreams with courage, emboldened by new learning, STEM advancements, AI development, innovation, and entrepreneurship,” Ajogwu stated.
He further stressed that honouring the founder’s legacy would mean staying true to the values he championed and ensuring that WIGWE University remains at the forefront of academic and technological advancement.
The Founder’s Day Lecture served as both a solemn remembrance of Dr Wigwe’s impact and an inspiration for the university’s leadership, faculty, and students to carry forward his vision of transformative education.