The remains of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc Herbert Wigwe have arrived Nigeria from the United States.
The corpse arrived alongside his wife Chizoba, and his son Chizi.
They were among six persons who died in a helicopter crash in California on Friday, February 9, 2024. Apart from the Wigwes, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo and two crew members lost their lives in the tragic incident.
While the funeral rites for the Wigwes commenced earlier in the week, their bodies arrived Omueke in the Isiokpo community of Ikwerre Local Government Area at on Friday afternoon ahead of a wake keep. They will be laid to rest on Saturday.
The outpouring of grief and support has been evident throughout the week as family, friends, and well-wishers gather to pay their respects.
From the initial ceremonies in Lagos to Friday’s arrival in Isiokpo, the journey has been marked by tributes and reflections on the lasting impact of Wigwe’s legacies.