The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, has released the detailed schedule for the six-day burial rites of Herbert, his wife Chizoba, and their son Chizi, who tragically lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash in the United States.
The mourning process will commence on March 4 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, where friends, colleagues, and well-wishers will gather to celebrate Herbert Wigwe's professional legacy. The event will be a testament to his contributions as the former GCEO of Access Holdings.
The commemorations will continue on March 5 with separate ceremonies for Chizi and Chizoba at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, accompanied by a night of heartfelt tributes on the following day.
On March 7, a joint singing service is planned at the RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki, followed by a Christian wake-keeping at Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers. The combined funeral and private interment services are scheduled for March 9, paying a final tribute to the departed souls.
The Burial Programme:
- Celebrating Herbert Wigwe — "A Professional Legacy"
- Date: Monday, March 4, 2024
- Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Celebrating Chizi Wigwe
- Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time: 10:00 am
- Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe
- Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Night of Tributes
- Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Combined Service of Songs
- Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Venue: RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki
- Time: 10:00 am
- Christian Wake-Keeping
- Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
- Venue: Wigwe University, Isiokpo
- Time: 6:00 pm
- Combined Funeral Service
- Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
- Time: 10:00 am
- Private Interment Ceremony
- Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Outing Service
- Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
- Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
- Time: 10:00 am