Barinada Mpigi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, has reportedly passed away at the age of 64.
A source confirmed the lawmaker’s death to the Peoples Gazette on Thursday. However, details surrounding the circumstances of his demise were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
Born on June 23, 1961, Mpigi represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Senate until his passing. He began his legislative career in 2011 when he was elected into the House of Representatives and was re-elected in 2016 for a second term.
In 2019, he transitioned to the Senate after winning election to represent Rivers South-East Senatorial District under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
During the Ninth Assembly, Mpigi chaired a joint Senate committee set up to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region, placing him at the forefront of legislative efforts to combat oil-related economic sabotage. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, he also played a significant role in overseeing federal infrastructure projects nationwide.
Further details are expected as more information becomes available.
