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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:
  1. Celebrating Herbert Wigwe — "A Professional Legacy"
    • Date: Monday, March 4, 2024
    • Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
    • Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  2. Celebrating Chizi Wigwe
    • Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
    • Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
    • Time: 10:00 am
  3. Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe
    • Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
    • Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
    • Time: 5:00 pm
  4. Night of Tributes
    • Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
    • Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
    • Time: 5:00 pm
  5. Combined Service of Songs
    • Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
    • Venue: RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki
    • Time: 10:00 am
  6. Christian Wake-Keeping
    • Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
    • Venue: Wigwe University, Isiokpo
    • Time: 6:00 pm
  7. Combined Funeral Service
    • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
    • Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
    • Time: 10:00 am
  8. Private Interment Ceremony
    • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
  9. Outing Service
    • Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
    • Venue: RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
    • Time: 10:00 am