With 106 properties, Mr Wigwe is the seventh highest foreign landlord on British soil.
Mr Sanwo-Olu described Mr Wigwe as a builder of businesses, people, ideas, and the future.
Once pronounced dead, the economic importance of the dead diminishes greatly.
“Herbert was one of the first people that supported my ambition generously.’’
Mr Omosehin said the demise of Mr Wigwe was a loss to the financial sector and the country.
Mr Jimoh said Agbede will provide the much-needed leadership to steer the company.
Mr Fubara noted that the Wigwe University, which Mr Wigwe pioneered, must not be allowed to die.
In his condolence on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron said Mr Wigwe worked “tirelessly” to strengthen ties between France and Nigeria.
Mr Tinubu mourned the Nigerian business leaders and described their passing as “an overwhelming tragedy.
Mr Obi said he was distressed to hear the news as Mr Wigwe had been a close ally of his for years.
