Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi were buried in his village of Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers state.
The late Access Holdings Plc CEO, his wife, and son were laid to rest in a private grave following the funeral church ceremony.Their burial came after a week of funeral services honoring the late banking genius, his wife, and son.
The funeral service for the renowned banker and philanthropist began precisely at 11:00 a.m. today. Mourners from both the local and international populations came together to pay their final respects.
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, former Anambra State Gov. Peter Obi, and other notable industry leaders attended the service.
Other dignitaries in attendance were Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and State Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu, the burial ceremony’s Chief Security Officer (CSO).Many others attended the funeral, including Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and Dr. Godknows Igali, a former Nigerian ambassador.
