Herbert Wigwe

2024 - 3 - 9

Heartwarming Farewell: Herbert Wigwe, Wife, and Son Laid to Rest in Rivers State

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Emotional scenes as dignitaries gather for the funeral service of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son in Isiokpo, Rivers State.

The funeral service for Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi, is currently underway in Isiokpo, Rivers State, as hundreds of mourners gather to pay their final respects. The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to immortalize the late CEO, emphasizing the state's commitment to honoring his legacy. Dignitaries, including Dangote and other prominent figures, have arrived in Isiokpo for the somber occasion.

Herbert Wigwe, a co-founder of Access Bank, tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in California, leaving behind a towering legacy of entrepreneurial success. The arrival of Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi's remains in their hometown of Omueke has brought an outpouring of emotions from mourners and well-wishers.

The burial ceremony for the Wigwe family is set to be a heartfelt event at the Reedemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, in Isiokpo. The community is coming together to honor the life and contributions of the late CEO and his family, reflecting on their impactful presence in the business and philanthropic spheres.

In a shocking twist, the biological father of Herbert Wigwe, Shyngle Wigwe, made headlines with his presence at the funeral, underscoring the deep bond and connection within the family. This demonstrates the profound impact and reach of Herbert Wigwe's legacy, as his memory continues to resonate within and beyond the financial industry.

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Funeral service for Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son underway in Isiokpo ... (TVC News)

The Funeral service for Herbert Wigwe, his Wife Chizoba and Son, Chizi is underway in Isiokpo, his hometown in Rivers state. Their remains arrived on Friday ...

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At Funeral Service in Isiokpo, Rivers Government Vows to ... (Arise News)

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara said the state government is making everything possible to immortalise the late Group Chief executive officer ...

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All set, as dignitaries arrive Isiokpo for Herbert Wigwe's burial today (Businessday.ng)

All is now set for the burial of the late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Doreen and son, Chizzy, ...

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Remains of Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Arrive Rivers Hometown for ... (Legit.ng)

The remains of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and his son Chizi, have arrived in Omueke, the hometown of the late former CEO of Access Holdings, ...

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Hundreds Of Mourners Arrive As Wigwe's Burial Holds In Rivers (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The funeral service is holding at the Reedemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo. By Channels Television. Updated March 9, 2024 ...

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Profile of Herbert Wigwe, the Access Bank CEO who died in US ... (GhanaWeb)

The co-founder of Access Bank, a major Nigerian financial institution, lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash in California on Friday, 9th February ...

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Wigwe, wife, son's corpses arrive as Dangote, Fubara, others (The Punch)

The remains of the late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Doreen, and son Chizzy, have arrived.

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Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Laid To Rest (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. Advertisement.

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Herbert Wigwe and his towering legacy of entrepreneurial stardom (Vanguard)

News of the death of ace banker, businessman, educator and philanthropist, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe on 9th February, 2024 hit the global news space with ...

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BREAKING: Father Of Late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Shyngle Wigwe, the biological father of billionaire business mogul and late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe on Saturday ...

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Photos: Akapbio, Sanusi, Dangote, others attend Herbert Wigwe's ... (Vanguard)

Eminent Nigerian personalities including Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio have graced the funeral service of the late Chief Executive Officer of ...

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Remains of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive Rivers for burial (Videos ... (P.M. News)

Hundreds of mourners gather in Isiokpo community for the funeral service of the late Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi.

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Wigwe, wife, son buried in Rivers (The Punch)

The remains of former CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe; his wife, Doreen Chizoba and son, Chizzy, have been buried in a private tomb.

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'Herbert Wigwe's father, Pastor Shyngle didn't slump' (Vanguard)

Reports have it that Herbert Wigwe's father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, did not slump during the funeral of his late son.

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Dignitaries, Indigenes Weep as Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Are ... (Arise News)

Thousands of Nigerians and foreigners on Saturday, trooped into Isiokpo community in Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, for the burial of the Group ...

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Tears as Herbert Wigwe, wife, son, buried in private cemetery (Vanguard)

It was an end of an era as the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the co-founder and Chief Executive of Access Bank Group, his wife, Chizoba and 29-year-old son, ...

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Herbert Wigwe burial: Nigerian bank chief buried after week-long ... (BBC News)

Last month, the Nigerian bank chief was involved in a helicopter crash in California, which killed six people.

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PHOTOS: Wigwe, wife, son laid to rest in Rivers (TheCable)

Herbert Wigwe, the former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has been laid to rest in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers.

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Tears, encomiums at Herbert Wigwe's weeklong burial (The Punch)

During the week, prominent figures from various sectors and countries came together to pay tribute to the late banking magnate, his wife, Doreen; and son, ...

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Herbert Wigwe: Emotions, as govs, Akpabio, Dangote, Peter Obi ... (Vanguard)

It is an emotionally charged air at the funeral of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi, at Isiokpi, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers.

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Herbert Wigwe, wife, son, laid to rest in Isiokpo (Businessday.ng)

Former Access Holdings CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizzy were laid to rest today on the grounds of Wigwe University,..

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Wigwe, wife, son buried in private cemetery as tears flow freely (Vanguard)

It was the end of an era as the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, co-founder and Chief Executive of Access Bank Group, his wife, Chizoba, and 29-year-old son, Chizzy, ...

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