Late Herbert Wigwe Named Among Largest UK Property Owners With 106 Holdings, New Records Show.
Fresh details have emerged about the scale of the late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe’s investments, with new records showing he owned 106 properties in the United Kingdom.
The disclosure came after British authorities introduced a new requirement compelling overseas entities holding UK real estate to register their true ownership with government agencies. The rule, aimed at increasing transparency in property ownership, brought to light the extent of holdings by foreign investors, including Mr. Wigwe.
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According to the records, Mr. Wigwe’s portfolio placed him as the seventh largest landlord in the UK by number of properties. The six individuals listed ahead of him are John Corless, Sarah Bard, Simon Reuben, Alexander Bard, Rit Thirakomen, and Wolfgang Peter Egger.
Mr. Wigwe, who died in February 2024 in a helicopter crash in California, was the founder and group chief executive of Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions. Under his leadership, the bank grew from a small player into a major force across the African banking sector through a series of acquisitions and strategic expansions.
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Beyond banking, Mr. Wigwe was known for his involvement in education and infrastructure development in Nigeria. He played a key role in establishing Wigwe University, a private institution in Rivers State, and was involved in various initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and economic growth.
His death at the age of 57 was met with widespread tributes from business leaders, government officials, and financial institutions across Nigeria and beyond. Many described him as a visionary whose contributions to the country’s banking industry and broader economy would be felt for years to come.
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The newly released property records offer a rare glimpse into the international investment footprint of one of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures, whose career was defined by ambitious deals and a steady focus on expansion.
Late Herbert Wigwe Named Among Largest UK Property Owners With 106 Holdings, New Records Show.
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