Wike Receives Senator Mpigi’s Remains at Abuja Airport

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday morning received the remains of Senator Barinada Mpigi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Senator Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District, was brought into the country in the early hours of the day. Wike arrived at the airport around 5:30 a.m., alongside other dignitaries, to pay his last respects.

He also received the late senator’s wife, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and their children.

Among those who accompanied the FCT Minister were Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; Senators Philip Aduda, Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh and Olaka Nwogu; House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda; 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.

Wike had earlier visited the senator’s family in London last Thursday to commiserate with them and facilitate arrangements for the repatriation of his remains to Nigeria.