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The remains of the Senator Representing Rivers South East Senatorial District Sen. Barinada Mpigi arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Monday Morning.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and some prominent Nigeriaris received the body.
According to a post on X, Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, said the minister arrived at the airport at about 5:30 a.m. alongside other dignitaries and also received the late senator’s wife, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and their children.
Those present included the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; Senator Philip Aduda; the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda; and the Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, among others.
Senator Mpigi died in London on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 64.
The FCT minister had earlier visited the late lawmaker’s family in London last week to condole with them and facilitate the return of his remains to Nigeria.
