His Life Was Marked By Courage, Service, Fubara Eulogises Late Senator Mpigi
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has eulogised late Senator Barinada Mpigi, describing him as a fighter who lived a great life and left behind enduring legacies. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); Governor Fubara spoke at the Service of Songs held at the Missionary Anglican Church, Koroma, in Tai Local Government Area, where he joined political leaders, associates, and community members to honour the former lawmaker. According to the governor, Mpigi’s life was marked by courage and service, noting that he would be remembered for the significant works he accomplished while alive. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); Mpigi, the senator representing the South-East senatorial district in Rivers, reportedly passed away at the age of 64 after battling a prolonged illness. “He lived a great life. He was a fighter whose time has come and gone. We will remember him for the great works he did,” Fubara said. Reflecting on the inevitability of death, the governor stated that human beings have no control over their lifespan. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); “Death is the ultimate end of everything. We can neither add nor subtract to our life span. When it comes, it has come,” he added. He urged the bereaved family to remain strong in the face of their loss, stressing that only God can provide true comfort and fill the vacuum left by the deceased. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587060870-0"); }); READ ALSO: 14 Killed In Fresh Attack On Niger Communities, 110 Bandits Neutralised Governor Fubara also recalled that he had earlier sent a condolence message and visited the family following the senator’s passing. The Service of Songs attracted members of the National Assembly and residents of the Koroma community, as tributes continued to pour in for the late lawmaker. Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Barinada Mpigi Fubara Politics More Stories ‘A Dependable Ally,’ Wike Leads Rivers Delegation To London For Mpigi Condolence Visit Rivers Senator Mpigi Dies At 64 /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.