- Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, wife Chizoba, and son Chizi laid to rest in a funeral ceremony in Rivers State.
- Funeral held at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Isiokpi, Rivers State, for Herbert Wigwe, wife Chizoba, and son Chizi, lost in US helicopter crash.
- Photos surface online, capturing Herbert Wigwe’s surviving children.
Photos of the surviving children of the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, have emerged amid the emotional funeral of their parents and eldest sibling.
The photos reveal a mixture of grief and resilience as the surviving children bids farewell to their father, Herbert Wigwe, mother Chizoba, and eldest brother Chizi, who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the US on February 9.
The surviving children were pictured navigating the somber atmosphere at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah Parish in Isiokpi, Rivers State.
Tears were seen welling up in the eyes of the children, as well as many attendees.
As the bodies of the deceased arrived in Rivers State for their final burial rites, the funeral drew a notable gathering of dignitaries, political figures, and well-known personalities.
Among those paying their respects were Governors Sim Fubara (Rivers), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).
The photos also captured prominent figures such as Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, former Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi, and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
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In other news, The former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo ,expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Herbert Wigwe, the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc.
During a poignant service of songs at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Resurrection Parish in Lekki, Lagos, Prof. Osinbajo paid tribute to Herbert Wigwe, describing his passing as a substantial loss for Africa and the world.
He went on to eulogize Herbert Wigwe as more than just a figure in the industry but a true friend who not only spoke passionately about his convictions but also lived by them.