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Tochi Wigwe (born 12 September 1997) is a Nigerian economist and financial manager. She is a successful financial professional and plays an active role in the Middle East Financial Markets.
Tochi Wigwe is the second child and first daughter of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group CEO and Co-Founder of Access Bank and Chizoba Wigwe, a Nigerian businessman.
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| First and last name: | Tochi Wigwe |
| Stage name: | Tochi |
| Born: | September 12, 1997 (26 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | River state |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | University of Nottingham, Queen Mary University London |
| Height: | 1.61 m |
| Parents: | Herbert Wigwe, Chizoba Wigwe |
| Siblings: | David Wigwe, Hannah Wigwe, Chizi Wigwe |
| Couple: | Not married |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | do not apply |
| Children: | do not apply |
| Job: | Economic expert • Financial director |
| Net value: | 25 million USD- 30 million USD (USD) |
Early life
Tochi Wigwe was born on September 12, 1997 into an illustrious Wigwe family in Rivers state. She was born at a leading private hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos State. She is a Nigerian born in Isiokpo, Ikwerre, Rivers State.
Tochi’s parents are Herbert Wigwe and Doreen Chizoba Wigwe. Her father, Herbert, is Co-Founder and Former Group CEO of Access Bank. Her mother, Doreen, is a successful Attorney and CEO of Craneburg Construction LTD.
Tochi Wigwe is the second child and first daughter of the Wigwe family. She has three siblings – an older brother named Chizi Wigwe, a younger brother named David Wigwe and a younger sister named Hannah Wigwe.
Tochi spent his childhood years in an intellectual neighborhood in Victoria Island, Lagos State. However, she and her siblings often vacationed abroad, visiting new countries and cities. She was raised in the Christian faith and attended the Pentecostal Church. Like his parents, Tochi is a devout member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Education
Tochi Wigwe attended Jephthah Comprehensive High School for her high school studies. She completed her O’Levels at the school in 2011. She then completed her A’Levels at Global International Collegecompleted them in 2012.
She studies at University of Nottingham for her college degree. In 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor of Economics. To complete his graduate studies, Tochi Wigwe earned a Master’s degree in Investment and Finance from the school Queen Mary University London in 2019.
Career
Since her teenage years, Tochi Wigwe has had a deep passion for the financial industry, a trait she shares with her father, Herbert, and brother, Chizi Wigwe. Inspired by his family situation, Tochi chose to pursue a career in finance, starting with a degree in Economics, followed by a Master’s in Investment and Finance.
Tochi’s career journey began during her university studies when she took up the position of Research Analyst at the Agricultural Society at the University of Nottingham in 2014. Excelling in this role, she was later awarded Appointed Treasurer of the association. She then gained experience as a Sales Intern at Champion Life AcademyEssex, UK, 2015.
From September 2015 to April 2016, Tochi Wigwe worked as a Star Coach at University of Nottingham before moving into the role of Fashion Intern at Deola Sagoe LLC in 2016. She then spent 21 months as a Financial Reporting Analyst at Access Bank Plc from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable insights into financial operations.
In 2019, Tochi Wigwe briefly worked in Customer Services at Starling Bank before joining Procter & Gamble (P&G) in September 2019. Starting in Regional Finance, she quickly promoted and was promoted to the Commercial Finance department within a short period of time. year. Currently, Tochi is strongly developing the Product Supply Finance role at P&G, aiming to become one of the leading Financial Managers in Africa.
Social Media
Tochi Wigwe keeps a very low profile on social media including Instagram. Therefore, only Tochi’s family members and close friends know about her social networking sites.
Personal life
Tochi Wigwe, the daughter of a billionaire, comes from a prominent family with deep roots in Nigeria’s financial and business sectors. Her late father, Herbert Wigwe, co-founded Access Bank Plc and served as the Group’s former Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, her mother, Doreen Chizoba Wigwe, is a Lawyer and Business Tycoon best known for founding Craneburg Construction, a multinational construction company based in Nigeria.
Born into luxury, Tochi enjoyed a prosperous education alongside her family members. However, tragedy struck in February 2024 when she lost her parents and brother in a horrific helicopter crash. The accident that claimed the lives of several prominent individuals, including former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Corporation Abimbola Ogunbanjo, occurred while en route to the National Football League championship match in Las Vegas .
The loss of her loved ones left Tochi and her surviving siblings, David and Hannah Wigwe, orphans, plunging them into deep grief. Tochi, who was especially close to her brother, mourns deeply, struggling with the sudden void in her life.
The funeral of Tochi Wigwe’s parents and brother held in Isiokpo, Rivers State, attracted officials from the political and business sectors, including Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and business tycoons such as Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola.
After his family’s tragedy, Tochi paused his professional activities to focus on mourning and taking care of his siblings. Currently residing in their family mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Tochi Wigwe overcomes the challenges of grief while holding his family close as they mourn their profound loss.
Tochi Wigwe is still unmarried and does not publicly have any romantic relationships or children as she focuses on advancing her career in the professional world.
Net value
Tochi earns a decent income as a CFO and has steadily built his portfolio over the years.
After her parents passed away, she and her siblings were the beneficiaries of Herbert Wigwe’s estate worth $65 million – $70 million (USD).
As a result, Tochi Wigwe is estimated to have a net worth of between $25 million and $30 million (USD).
