Rivers Senator, Barinada Mpigi Dies At 64
Barinada Mpigi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, has died at the age of 64.
His death was confirmed on Thursday by close sources, though the cause has not yet been disclosed. The news has sent shockwaves through the National Assembly and political circles in Rivers State.
Mpigi represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District and was widely recognized for his strong advocacy on infrastructure development and addressing security challenges in the Niger Delta.
Born on June 23, 1961, Mpigi began his political journey in the House of Representatives in 2011. He served two terms after being re-elected in 2016, before winning a Senate seat in 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party, marking a significant step in his legislative career.
During the Ninth Assembly, he chaired a special joint Senate committee tasked with investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, playing a key role in national efforts to safeguard oil revenues and combat economic sabotage.
As head of the Senate Committee on Works, Mpigi supervised federal road and infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Colleagues remember him as a dedicated lawmaker committed to accountability and excellence in public service.
Tributes continue to pour in from lawmakers and political leaders, praising his service to Rivers State and the nation. The Senate is expected to officially announce his passing and carry out formal proceedings in his honour.
