Many may not have heard of Tochi Wigwe until the unfortunate passing of her father, mother and brother. However, Tochi had been gradually working her way to the top and limelight through studies as she embodies what it means to embrace a legacy and transform it into something even greater.

She's the daughter of Chizoba and Herbert Wigwe, and a young lady on the verge of forging her own path away from the reliance on the incredible legacy her parents built through Access Holdings.

Her career has been driven by a passion for developing transformative solutions that bridge the public and private sectors.

Here are 5 facts about Tochi Wigwe:

1. Tochi has a Bachelors degree in Social and Cultural Analysis which she bagged at New York University

5. She has a Masters degree in innovation. Entrepreneurship, and Management from the College Business School London.

3. Tochi is an Expert in Strategic Management & Social Entrepreneurship.

4. She recently got named as Director of How Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Africa’s youth through impactful programs in health, education, and leadership.

5. She lost her father, mother and brother Chizzy Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the US in 2024.

In her tribute speech during the funeral ceremony of her deceased family members, Tochi spoke well of her father and his words of encouragement.

She said, "You urged me to reach new heights I never even imagined. Whenever doubt clouded my mind, you would chuckle knowingly and say, ‘You really just don’t know whose child you are, you’ll soon find out.’ And once again, you were right: I’ve come to find out."

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