As Wigwe's burial takes place in the Rivers settlement, Fubara and Diri come under heavy protection

At the location of the funeral service for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank Plc, his wife Doreen, and son Chizzy, the governors of Bayelsa and River states, Senator Douye Diri, and Siminalayi Fubara have arrived.

Along with Senator Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Godknows Igali, a former Nigerian ambassador to Scandinavia, also arrived.

Dignitaries, visitors, and hundreds of mourners have begun to arrive at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State, for the funeral ceremony scheduled for today, Saturday, March 9, 2024, according to an earlier report from PUNCH Online.

In addition, Olatunji Disu, the state commissioner of police, led security guards to the location, where clergy, traditional leaders from Wigwe’s village of Omoeke, and monarchs from Isiokpo generally were already seated.

According to PUNCH Online, Wigwe passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, in the United States of America as a result of a helicopter crash in California, close to the Nevada border.

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the management of Access Holdings Plc made an official announcement confirming the death.

The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) announces the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the founding Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’).” The statement partially stated this.

On Friday, February 9, 2024, Dr. Wigwe passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States of America, along with his wife and kid.

“The death of Herbert, Doreen, and Chizi is deeply felt by the entire Access Family.” We offer his family and loved ones our profound condolences.

“Dr. Wigwe, who joined the Bank in 2002, was a major force behind the transformation of the Access franchise. His extraordinary passion, energy, and experience were vital.”