LAGOS, Nigeria — Otutochi Wigwe, daughter of the late Access Bank founder and former Access Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, has married investment executive Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu in a traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Ikoyi, brought together members of the Wigwe and Aikhomu families, alongside close friends and associates, to celebrate the couple’s union.
The private event featured traditional marriage rites, including the payment of the bride price, signing of family documents and the formal handing over of the bride to the groom’s family.
Tochi, who looked elegant in her traditional attire, was surrounded by loved ones as the families celebrated the occasion in an atmosphere of warmth and cultural significance.
Photographs and videos from the ceremony subsequently circulated on social media, attracting congratulatory messages and goodwill wishes for the newlyweds.
Who is Tochi Wigwe?
Tochi is the eldest surviving daughter of Herbert Wigwe, who co-founded Access Bank in 2002 and subsequently helped build it into one of Africa’s leading financial institutions.
She studied at New York University and obtained a master’s degree from Imperial College London. Her professional experience includes positions in the banking and financial services industry, including Access Bank and Coronation Merchant Bank.
She currently serves as a director at the HOW Foundation, established in honour of her late father.
A family marked by tragedy
The wedding represents a significant personal milestone for Tochi, coming more than two years after the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of her parents, Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe, and her elder brother, Chizi.
The February 2024 accident, which occurred in the United States, also killed former Nigerian Exchange Group Chairman, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.
Herbert Wigwe’s death sent shock waves through Nigeria’s banking industry and the wider business community, where he was widely recognised for his contributions to the growth and expansion of Access Bank and Access Holdings.
Meet the groom
Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu is a Lagos-based investment professional and Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Zoya Admiralty.
His marriage to Tochi brings the two families together in a union celebrated through traditional customs and family rites.
As the newlyweds begin their journey together, messages of congratulations have continued to pour in from friends, associates and well-wishers.
The occasion marks a new chapter for Tochi and her family, as she embraces married life while keeping alive the legacy of a father whose influence extended across Nigeria’s banking and business landscape.
