Hetty Ugboh

I write this tribute with tears in my eyes. Thinking where do I start from?
Is this real or a bad dream that I will wake up from?
Alas every news media, social media and phone calls are all about the passing of Herbert, his wife and son. Confirming this bad dream.
So Herbert is truly gone.

I met Herbert at Federal Government College, Warri in 1978. He joined us in our Form 2 and we all finished from the college in 1982. Our 1982 class set was a very close knit group. A group that remains united and close knit till today.

Growing up Herbert was purposeful, determined and ready to conquer the world. His ideas and reasoning then was always years ahead of us his peers. No doubt he was brilliant and hardworking.

After school we went off to different universities and after graduation he then started making waves in the banking industry.

His banking prowess and great acquisitions were much talked about. We were proud of him and proud of our own.

In April 2018, our Class of 82 members Association was birthed and we had our first reunion in Accra, Ghana. There, we agreed to set up a Trust Fund to support any class member with difficulty in paying their children’s school fees or rent or need funding for a viable business.

Herbert was a great supporter of the members Association. He contributed significantly to the Trust Fund and to every need of the Association. When possible, came physically for our outings and hangouts.

He always left his CEO / Business Tycoon toga behind and was that vulnerable teenager and we will hail him by his nickname “Herbie Wiggs” and he will hail us right back by our different nicknames. The last time most of us saw him physically was in July 2023 during our reunion. He joined us at the Landmark beach, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos where over 30 of us from different parts of the world gathered after an exhilarating tour of Nike Arts Gallery. It was a joyous moment. Perhaps if we had known that would be the last time most people would see him, we would have spent more time with him.

He called me up on January 11th 2024 and we had some deep conversation around impact, legacy and humanity. He wanted me to play a role at the Wigwe University and because his values aligned with mine, I accepted.

His passion and energy for this project was palpable. He conceived the idea, got the location and was in the process of getting partners and employees before his demise.

Herbert was such a great guy.
He was smart, tough, hard working and disciplined.
Extremely kind and generous!
He was humble
He was a giver
A philanthropist
A motivator
A great husband and father.

We will miss his wise counsel, support and kindness.

I pray that his soul and that of his wife Chizoba and son Chizi rest in perfect peace.

May his family left behind be comforted.

May FGCW Class of 82 and the whole of Fegocowosa be comforted.

Adieu dear brother.!

Henrietta (Hetty) Ugboh
Chairperson-Federal Government College, Class of 82

🌟 Angel Spotlight 🌟

In our ongoing celebration of the remarkable women who fuel RisingTide Africa's mission, we turn the spotlight on Hetty Ugboh: a powerhouse of experience, a champion of impact investing, and a passionate advocate for financial literacy.

💼 Hetty Ugboh is the Managing Director of Norwiche Limited, a company dedicated to teaching and mentoring of startups and MSMEs. Passionate about driving effectiveness and impact through education, Hetty facilitates training in Financial Literacy, Personal Development, and Leadership Principles.

🌐 Appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Investment One Financial Services in 2020, Hetty also sits on the boards of the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria (HBSAN) and Ziphii Technology Limited.

Until October 31st, 2019, Hetty held the position of Senior Banker/Director at Citibank Nigeria Limited, amassing approximately 30 years of experience. Recognized as an accomplished Senior Banker, with excellent relationship management, credit, and risk management skills and responsible for portfolios across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Hetty built a track record of high integrity and leadership, earning her the reputation of a trusted advisor.

🎓 Hetty's academic achievements include a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin-City (1987), an MBA from ESUT Business School (1998), and an Executive Management Program (GMP) at the Harvard Business School, Boston (2009) and a doctoral degree program in view.

She holds the title of Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, is a Member of the Institute of Directors, a Life Member of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (Wimbiz), and a John Maxwell Certified Mentor, she is a member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Fundraising and Mobilization sub committee.

Hetty is dedicated to driving positive change.

🎖 Hetty's keen interest in Impact Investing and Financial Literacy led her to join Rising Tide Africa and African Angel Academy as an Angel Investor, focusing on early startups in tech-enabled businesses. She actively provides financial literacy training programs, contributing her expertise to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Hetty is a devoted family woman, married with children.

Hetty Ugboh is more than just an Angel Investor; she is a dedicated advocate for positive societal change.

At RisingTide Africa, we believe that by bringing together a community of women with a shared vision of increasing female participation in angel investing, we can revolutionize the angel investing landscape in Africa and bridge the gender funding gap.

Congratulations Mr Olayemi Cardoso on your appointment as the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor. I have no doubt in my mind that you will succeed in this assignment.

Wishing you all the best.


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Congratulations dear Meyiwa on your appointment as Executive Vice President, Upstream at NNPC Limited!. I have no doubt in my mind that you will succeed in your new role.

Your great pedigree, intelligence, humility, interpersonal relationship and hardwork speak for themselves and are ingredients of great leadership.

I pray that God will be with you to give you the wisdom and courage to do the right things and serve meritoriously.

Wishing you the very best.

Happy 60th birthday dearest Olatowun ⁩ 🎊🎊🎊. I hope your 60th is as glamourous and spectacular as you are.

You are such a kindhearted, selfless and beautiful person.

May you continue to shine brighter and brighter with long life and in good health.

Have an amazing day 🤩

🥰🥰Hetty

Today August 28th 2023 would have been my Dad’s 96th birthday.

Unfortunately, he passed 12 years ago.

It is particularly painful for me and my brothers this year because several events happened in the family that would have made him extremely proud and happy.

He became a great grandfather
His granddaughter graduated with a First Class in Law.
Another granddaughter made 11 A ⭐️ ⭐️ in her GCSE.

These accomplishments were as a result of the solid foundation Dad laid in our lives.

From the strong Christian upbringing to the fine values and virtues instilled in my brothers and I when we were growing up.

His sense of accountability, equity, good judgment and responsibility remain ingrained in us all.

Today I am remembering and celebrating the remarkable life of the most incredible father, mentor,coach and trusted advisor. You were always much more than a parent to my brothers and I.

Happy birthday Honorable Justice Augustine Nwanneamaka Maidoh, our Dad.

You will always be our hero.

It was a reflective session with Mr Tayo Aduloju the incoming CEO of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) at the Rising Tide Africa (RTA) member’s evening. He talked about the “Future of Growth” and how we can develop a mindset to see opportunities in uncertainties amongst other salient points.

Overall, a lovely evening full of practical perspectives. In addition, the networking was engaging.

In attendance were members of RTA, friends of RTA, members of Lagos Angel Network and Founders of startups and RTA portfolio names.

Kudos to the sponsors.

It was a lovely evening during the Angel Investors meet-up in Lagos a couple of days ago.

It was a gathering of the alumni of the African Angels Academy (AAA) and the broader Angel investor ecosystem to meet one another and network.

Event held at The Kingfisher Club on
Wednesday, 12th July, 2023 and hosted by the UK - Nigeria TechHub.

Highlights of the evening include:

Overview of the Legal Primer for Nigeria (TLP Advisory) and an interesting panel discussion on which deal mechanism/structure is best for angel investors in Nigeria

In attendance were Alexandra Fraser - AAA, Odunoluwa Longe - TLP Advisory, Tomi Davies - Co-Founder, Lagos Angel Network (LAN), Founding President of African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs.

Other attendees include members of Rising Tide Africa (RTA) and Lagos Angel Network (LAN) namely RTA Co-Founder Yemi Keri, Ivana Osagie, Ashim Egunjobi, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, Hetty Ugboh, Biola Alabi and Rolake Rosiji.

We met with the team from Startup Wise Guys - Franziska Kolk, General Partner Africa, Petra and Itoro Udem Akpan, Mr Amuka Jnr of Vanguard and several others.

Thank you to Chisom Udemezue Programme Manager UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, British Deputy High Commission Lagos for hosting us all.

Work hard, play hard. It was great catching up with Mrs T**i Oshodi at an event in Lagos recently!

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It always gives me a sense of fulfillment whenever I am involved in teaching and training on Personal Financial Planning.

I am so pleased to have been a part of the Retirement Readiness Workshop tagged “Create, Build, Protect and Enjoy our wealth at retirement” organized by the Nigerian Insurers Association for the Lagos State Government with over 500 participants in attendance.

This held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Lagos Stare Secretariat, Alausa, Lagos on May 17, 2023.

I was made to talk about the “Prerequisites for a comfortable and Dignified Life in Old Age”.

Retirement as we know is a major life transition that deserves careful thinking and planning.

Great sessions and lots of valuable teachings.

Special thanks to Mrs Yetunde Ilori, the DG/CEO of Nigerian Insurers Association and her team comprising of the Director of Operations Mr Lanre Ojuola as well as Mr Oni.

Also special thank you to Lagos State Govt represented by the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Finance-Mr Temitope Hundorgan.

I will like to appreciate the other facilitators who did brilliantly in their respective fields.

Mr Niyi Onifade, MD Heirs Life who talked about Insurance Annuity
Barrister Sanjo Fagbemi, Partner Fagbemi and Co who focused on Real Estate
Mr Ray Amaebi - Okoro, MD Integra Retirement Solutions who basically laid the context and explained the myths and realities of retirement.
Mr Adegbenga Badejo, MD GBC Professional Services who basically taught on how to set up a Supermarket.

Kudos to all stakeholders for the initiative and will encourage that more of these sessions are held at least 5 -10 years pre retirement for effective planning.

Wishing all Lagos State Government staff who are retiring soon and attended this training the best of luck as they plan their retirement.

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