The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has outlined the burial arrangements for him, his wife, Chizoba, and their son who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in the US on February 9.
The funeral events will commence with a celebration of Herbert Wigwe’s professional legacy at Eko Hotel in Lagos on March 4 and conclude with an outing service 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 Chizi and Chizoba at Eko Hotel in Lagos on March 5, followed by a night of tribute the next day at the same venue.
A combined service of songs will take place on March 7 at the RCCG, Resurrection Parish, Lekki, followed by a Christian wake-keeping at Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers.
The combined funeral and private internment service will be held on March 9.
Notably, the City of David parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, where the late Wigwes worshipped, was excluded from the burial program. This decision came after the senior pastor’s wife, Siju Iluyomade, hosted a birthday party soon after his demise. Many Nigerians have expressed opinions that the cleric’s wife, who was like a spiritual mother to the Wigwes, should have postponed her birthday party in light of the tragic incident.
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
