The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, broke down in tears on Wednesday while paying tribute to the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe.
Addressing the crowd present for the night of tributes to the 57-year-old, the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor said he thought he would leave before Herbert.
He recalled how the late banker stood by his side all through his travails after being removed as Emir of Kano by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
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According to the former Emir, Mr Wigwe assured him of his unflinching support and loyalty, and to match words with action, he said the late banker had a plane waiting for him at the tarmac in Kano to convey him to Lagos, just three hours after the announcement of his removal as Emir.
He also said the late Access Bank CEO and his partner, Aig Imoukhuede, were crucial to his success during his five-year stewardship at the helm of affairs of the apex bank.
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