The Omueke community in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, the hometown of late Herbert Wigwe, has declared an eight-day mourning period for the deceased billionaire banker.
Wigwe died alongside his wife, son and friend, ex-Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, in a helicopter crash in United States.
His death, in turn, sent shock wave across Nigeria, and has prompted his kinsmen to declare eight days of mourning beginning from Wednesday, 14th February, 2024.
This was announced by the Paramount Ruler, HRM Blessing Wagor via a statement he released.
It read in part, “Nye –Nwe Ali and the entire Isiokpo ancient kingdom in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State mourn the death of Herbert Wigwe, the chairman of Access Holdings and Founder of Wigwe University.
“Royal Majesty, King Blessing A.N Wagor, the Wagidi XL,Nye Nwe Ali, Isiokpo Ancient Kingdom has directed eight days of mourning period.
“The eight days mourning period begins on Wednesday 14th to Wednesday 21 February 2024. All shops in the area are to be closed from 8am – 4pm during the period of mourning.”
