The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced the burial arrangements for him, his wife, and son.
The tragic helicopter crash in the United States claimed their lives, as well as the life of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group).
The burial ceremony for the Wigwe family will commence with a celebration of the professional legacy of Herbert Wigwe at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on March 4.
This event will be followed by separate ceremonies to honor the lives of his son, Chizi, and wife, Chizoba.
These ceremonies will take place on March 5 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, with a night of tributes scheduled for the following day at the same venue.
On March 7, a combined service of songs will be held at the RCCG, Resurrection Parish, in Lekki.
This will be followed by a Christian wake-keeping at Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers, on March 8.
The combined funeral and private internment service are scheduled for March 9, 2024. The burial arrangements will conclude with an outing service at the RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers, on March 10.
The family invites friends, colleagues, and well-wishers to join them in celebrating the lives and legacies of Herbert Wigwe, Chizi Wigwe, and Chizoba Wigwe at the various events.
Burial Programme:
– Celebrating Herbert Wigwe — “A Professional Legacy” Date: Monday, March 4, 2024 Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
– Celebrating Chizi Wigwe Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 10:00am
– Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 5:00pm
– Night of Tributes Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Venue: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 5:00pm
– Combined Service of Songs Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 Venue: RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki Time: 10:00am
– Christian Wake-Keeping Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 Venue: Wigwe University, Isiokpo Time: 6:00pm
– Combined Funeral Service Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo Time: 10:00am
– Private Interment Ceremony Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
– Outing Service Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024 Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo Time: 10:00am.
The family appreciates the support and condolences received during this difficult time.
Article updated 2 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
