How Herbert Wigwe’s passing almost stopped Bayelsa power project — Diri

Punchng | 18-05-2026 07:37am |

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has disclosed that the recent passing of Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank, posed a significant threat to the state's gas-powered electricity project. Governor Diri explained that Wigwe's involvement was crucial to the project's financing and execution, and his death created uncertainties regarding its continuation. The governor emphasized the importance of Wigwe's contributions and the potential impact of his absence on the project's future.

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