A somber atmosphere enveloped the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo, where mourners gathered for a heartfelt funeral service.
The emotional congregation then proceeded to the family’s private tomb on the university grounds, where the burial rites commenced at 2:45 pm. Tears flowed freely as the caskets were tenderly lowered into their final resting place.
The tragic demise of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son occurred in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California on February 9, 2024.
Among the casualties was also Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
Expressing condolences, Governor Siminalayi Fubara conveyed the state government’s unwavering support for Wigwe University in this challenging time.
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The funeral service drew together a gathering of distinguished personalities, with notable figures such as Kayode Fayemi, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Bukola Saraki, Aliko Dangote, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Alex Otti, Dapo Abiodun, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu paying their respects to the departed souls.
