Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, recently brought her soul-stirring melodies to the stage, providing spiritual comfort at the funeral ceremony commemorating the esteemed Herbert Wigwe and his cherished family.
Distinguished dignitaries, guests, and a multitude of mourners assembled at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo, situated in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, to pay their respects at the funeral service for the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, alongside his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy.
Among the esteemed musicians listed for the event, Mercy Chinwo stood out with her electrifying performance that not only captivated the audience but also ignited a viral sensation
The late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, Doreen Chizoba, and first son, Chizzy, have been laid to rest in a private tomb within the Wigwe University, a testament to his legacy, situated in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Following a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo, the bodies were transferred to the private mausoleum and laid to rest around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday
Among those in attendance at the service were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, business magnate Aliko Dangote, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Governor Alex Otti, Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Babajide Sawno-Olu, former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, and various other distinguished leaders in industry.
At the graveside, emotions overflowed as tears freely streamed down the cheeks of mourners witnessing the solemn moment when the bodies were tenderly lowered into the earth.
Wigwe, along with his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California, United States of America.
Also aboard the ill-fated helicopter was Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
Watch the moment Mercy Chinwo performs below;
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