The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Senator Barinada Mpigi, stating that the lawmaker served his people and the country with honor, dignity, and unwavering devotion to duty. Senator Akpabio made these remarks during a funeral service held in honor of the deceased at the Anglican Church in Koroma Tai, Rivers State.
According to the Senate President, the late representative of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District was a steady and thoughtful voice in the hallowed chambers of the Senate. Akpabio noted that Mpigi’s judgment was consistently grounded in the welfare of his constituents, making his commitment to public service unmistakable throughout his tenure.
In his tribute, Akpabio emphasized that the late Senator served with deep conviction, always mindful that the hopes and welfare of many were tied to the faithfulness of his leadership. He further described Mpigi as a man who served with loyalty to his people, fidelity to his conscience, and a profound faith in the promise of the Nigerian nation.
“Though we grieve his loss, we remember him as a man who served with honor, who labored with conviction, and who believed in the future of Nigeria,” Akpabio said. He added that the Senate mourns his passing and that his service remains stenciled in the national archives as a testament to his dedication.
Until his demise, Senator Mpigi served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential, outspoken, and dedicated members of the Nigerian 10th Senate, leaving behind a legacy of active legislative participation and regional advocacy.
