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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday received the remains of the Senator representing Rivers South-East, Barinada Mpigi, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The minister, who arrived at the airport at about 5:30 a.m. with other dignitaries, also received the wife of the late senator, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and his children.
Wike was accompanied by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; Senators Philip Aduda, Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh, and Olaka Nwogu; the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda; the Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor; and the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, among others.
Senator Mpigi died in London on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 64.
The minister had earlier visited the wife and children of the late senator in London last Thursday to commiserate with them and oversee the movement of the remains to Nigeria. (TRIBUNE)
