On Monday, a group of senators led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio visited the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi, who died in a London hospital last week.
In the National Assembly, Senator Mpigi spoke for the residents of the Rivers South East Senatorial District.

Akpabio expressed profound grief and regret over the former lawmaker’s dying during the visit, characterizing Senator Mpigi’s passing as a terrible loss to the National Assembly and the country as a whole. He emphasized Mpigi’s commitment to public service, pointing out that he made a significant contribution to nation-building and legislative growth.

Senator Mpigi was a devoted public servant who made significant contributions to the advancement of legislation and the development of the country. He was dedicated to the well-being of his constituents, and his enthusiasm for service would never be forgotten, according to Akpabio.

The Senate President advised the grieving family to find comfort in the significant life their father led and added that Mpigi’s legacy would continue to inspire future generations of leaders. He reassured them that their sorrow is shared by the Senate and the entire National Assembly.