FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has introduced a N500 million assist fund for the household of late Senator Barinada Mpigi.
Wike made this recognized on Thursday at an evening of tribute held in Port Harcourt, stressing that political associates should assist the household of the late lawmaker past paying tributes.
“Forming committees for burial isn’t sufficient. We should present clearly that we are going to not abandon the household he left behind,” he mentioned.
Wike mentioned the fund, raised by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition, would maintain the legacy of the deceased.
He described late Senator Mpigi as a loyal ally who stood agency and in solidarity with him throughout tough political moments.
His phrases: “Once we had political challenges, Barry was all the time coming to my home to point out solidarity and dedication.
“In the future, he got here very early within the morning, he checked out me and mentioned, grasp, irrespective of the scenario, I’ll by no means go away you.”
Wike mentioned the intervention can be used to ascertain a basis for the household, noting that it would offer long-term assist and protect the legacy of the late senator.
The minister additionally recommended Mpigi’s contributions to the Ogoni folks, stating that the late lawmaker performed key roles within the institution of the Federal College of Surroundings and Expertise in Ogoni.
Mpigi, broadly considered a grassroots mobiliser and dedicated public servant, died on February 19, 2026.