Akapbio, Sanwo-olu, Sanusi, Dangote, others grace Herbert Wigwe’s final funeral service in Rivers – VIDEO

Today heralds the solemn occasion as the late Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife and son, who all tragically perished in a helicopter crash, are now being laid to rest six feet under. The funeral service, ablaze with emotion, unfolds in Rivers, following a crescendo of wakekeeping and age-old rites. Among the mourners stand titans like Sanwo-olu, Akpabio, Dangote, and others, drawn together to bid adieu to Nigeria's truly remarkable son and entrepreneur


Isiokpo community in the Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State is teeming with mourners, as hundreds gather to pay their respects at the funeral service for the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their son Chizi.

The funeral service for the esteemed banker and philanthropist Herbert Wigwe, along with his beloved wife Chizoba and son Chizi, commenced promptly at 11:00 AM today at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo.

Mourners, comprising friends, associates, and well-wishers from both local and international communities, assembled to bid their final farewells and honor their enduring legacies.

Present at the service are; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, business leader Aliko Dangote, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Gov. Alex Otti, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Gov. Babajide Sawno-Olu, and other notable captains of industry.

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Following the service, the interment will proceed, as the bodies of the departed will be gently lowered into the earth. In this solemn moment, family members and close friends will gather to bid their final farewells and offer their heartfelt tributes, finding solace in the memories they shared.

The sombre occasion marks the end of an era for the financial world, as Wigwe’s legacy extends far beyond his professional achievements. His unwavering commitment, according to the tributes that poured in after his demise, to social causes and community development has left an indelible mark on countless lives.

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