Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Buried Amidst Tears, Sorrow

Eko Hot Blog reports that the remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown of Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State.

File Image of Late Herbert Wigwe

The 57-year-old banker Plc, his wife and his son were laid to rest in a private interment following a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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Their burial followed a week-long funeral rites to celebrate the life of the founder of Wigwe University.

Several business leaders, friends, captains of industry, family members and associates had paid tributes to the late banking expert at the events held in Lagos.

The funeral service for the esteemed banker and philanthropist commenced promptly at 11:00 AM today, with friends, associates, and well-wishers from both local and international communities, gathered to pay their final respects.

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Present at the service include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Sim Fubara, State Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, business leader Aliko Dangote, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Governor Alex Otti, and Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Others are former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Babajide Sawno-Olu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and Dr. Godknows Igali, a former Nigerian diplomat, among many others.

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