President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday led a delegation of federal lawmakers to the Abuja residence of their late colleague, Barinada Mpigi, to offer condolences to his family.
The visit, confirmed in a statement by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, comes two weeks after Mpigi passed away at a London hospital at the age of 64 following a brief illness. Until his death, he represented Rivers South East Senatorial District in the Senate.
During the visit, Akpabio described Mpigi’s passing as a “painful loss to the National Assembly and the nation.”
Senator Mpigi was a dedicated public servant who contributed meaningfully to legislative development and nation-building. He was committed to the welfare of his constituents, and his passion for service will not be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire younger generations of leader she said.
Akpabio urged the family to take comfort in Mpigi’s impactful life and assured them that the Senate and the entire National Assembly share in their grief. He also prayed for the repose of Mpigi’s soul and strength for the family to bear their loss.
The Senate’s condolence visit follows a recent trip by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who led a high-powered delegation of Rivers State leaders to London last week to commiserate with Mpigi’s family.
Members of that delegation included Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule, Senators Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh, and Olaka Nwogu, Rivers State PDP Chairman Aaron Chukwuemeka, Felix Nweke, Kenneth Chikere, and Hon. Dum Deekor. Wike noted that the delegation was sent by Rivers State leaders to personally convey their condolences.
Mpigi’s death has continued to elicit tributes from political leaders across party lines, reflecting his influence in Rivers politics and his years of service in the National Assembly.
