The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced his burial arrangements.
Wigwe, along with his wife and son, tragically died in a helicopter crash in the United States. Also on board was Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), during the crash in early February.
The burial ceremonies will commence with a tribute to Wigwe’s professional legacy at Eko Hotel in Lagos on March 4.
The final service will take place at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers, on March 10.
Separate ceremonies will honor the lives of his son, Chizi, and wife, Chizoba, on March 5 at Eko Hotel in Lagos, followed by a night of tributes the next day at the same venue.
A combined service of songs will be held on March 7 at RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki, with Christian wake-keeping at Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers.
The funeral and private internment service will be held on March 9, 2024.
THE BURIAL PROGRAMME
Celebrating Herbert Wigwe — ”A Professional Legacy”
Monday, March 4, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Celebrating Chizi Wigwe
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 10:00am
Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 5:00pm
Night of Tributes
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 5:00pm
Combined Service of Songs
Thursday, March 7, 2024
RCCG, Resurrection Parish,
1 Resurrection Drive, 1st Gate,
Jakande Estate, Km 15 Lekki
Time: 10:00am
Christian Wake-Keeping
Friday, March 8, 2024
Wigwe University, Isiokpo
6:00pm
Combined Funeral Service
Saturday, March 9, 2024
RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
10:00am
Private Interment Ceremony
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Outing Service
Sunday, March 10, 2024
RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
10:00am
