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WIGWE FAMILY RELEASES 6-DAY BURIAL RITES AS CITY OF DAVID IS ALLEGEDLY EXCLUDED. (PHOTO)



RCCG City of David parish excluded as family releases 6-day burial rites for Wigwe, wife, son


The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced arrangements for his burial rites.

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WIGWE'S FAMILY ANNOUNCES  FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. 


The burial rites for Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and his son have been announced by the family.


A funeral ceremony for Wigwe, his wife, and his son is scheduled to commence on Monday, March 4, 2024.


They lost their lives in a helicopter accident in the United States a few weeks ago.


The former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, was also aboard the aircraft and among those killed in the incident.


Below are the complete details of the funeral arrangements for the Wigwes as provided by the family:


The Wigwes’ funeral timeline.


Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – ” A Professional Legacy” Monday, March 4, 2024. Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 2:00 pm-6:00 pm


Celebrating Chizi Wigwe: Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 10:00 am.


Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe: Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 5:00 pm


Night of Tributes: Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Venue: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 5:00 pm


Combined Service of Songs: Thursday, March 7, 2024 RCCG, Ressurection Parish, 1 Ressurection Drive, 1st Gate, Jakande Estate, Km 15 Lekki. Time: 10:00 am


Christian Wake-Keeping: Friday, March 8, 2024 Wigwe University, Isiokpo. 6:00 pm.


Combined Funeral Service: Saturday, March 9, 2024. RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo. 10:00 am, 


Private Interment Ceremony: Saturday, March 9, 2024.


Outing Service: Sunday, March 10, 2024 RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo. 10:00 am. 

The City of David parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God where the late Wigwes worshipped was conspicuously excluded from the burial programme after the senior pastor’s wife, Siju Iluyomade, held a talk of the town birthday party days after his demise. Many Nigerians have  argued that the cleric’s wife who was like a spiritual mother to the Wigwes should have postponed her birthday party due to the unfortunate incident.

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