LunagisthubSenator Mpigi Barinada Passed Away
Nigeria mourns the loss of Senator Mpigi Barinada, a dedicated lawmaker who represented the South East Senatorial district of Rivers State. The senator, who chaired the Senate Committee on Works, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 64.
Senator Barinada was a strong voice on infrastructure development and security challenges in the Niger Delta. He began his political career in 2011, serving in the House of Representatives before moving to the Senate in 2019.
Colleagues and friends have paid tribute to the senator, praising his commitment to public service. Akin Alabi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, described him as a dear friend.
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