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Nigerian Senator Barinada Mpigi, 64, died on February 19, 2026, after a decade-long legislative career focused on infrastructure and youth development in Rivers State.
Senator Barinada Mpigi, 64, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, has died, according to confirmed reports on February 19, 2026.
He served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, overseeing federal infrastructure projects, and had a legislative career spanning over a decade, including service in both the House of Representatives and Senate.
Known for his advocacy on infrastructure, environmental governance, and youth development in the Niger Delta, Mpigi was a prominent figure in Rivers State politics and a close associate of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
His passing, the fourth Senate death since the 10th Assembly began in 2023, has prompted widespread tributes from political leaders and constituents.
El senador nigeriano Barinada Mpigi, de 64 años, falleció el 19 de febrero de 2026, después de una carrera legislativa de una década centrada en infraestructura y desarrollo juvenil en el estado de Rivers.