FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has introduced a N500 million help 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 help the household of the late lawmaker past paying tributes.
“Forming committees for burial shouldn’t be sufficient. We should present clearly that we are going to not abandon the household he left behind,” he stated.
Wike stated 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 troublesome political moments.
His phrases: “After we had political challenges, Barry was at all times coming to my home to point out solidarity and dedication.
“Someday, he got here very early within the morning, he checked out me and stated, grasp, irrespective of the state of affairs, I’ll by no means depart you.”
Wike stated the intervention could be used to ascertain a basis for the household, noting that it would offer long-term help and protect the legacy of the late senator.
The minister additionally counseled Mpigi’s contributions to the Ogoni individuals, stating that the late lawmaker performed key roles within the institution of the Federal College of Surroundings and Know-how in Ogoni.
Mpigi, broadly considered a grassroots mobiliser and dedicated public servant, died on February 19, 2026.