Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, announced a N500 million support by the Rivers Rainbow Coalition to the family of late Senator Barinada Mpigi.
Wike disclosed this in Port Harcourt, while speaking at a Night of Tribute in honour of the late senator, fondly called Barry, who died on February 19 after a brief illness.
Wike, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, explained that the N500 million will be used to establish a foundation for the family.
This, according to him, will provide long-term support and preserve the legacy of the late lawmaker.
The minister urged the political associates of the late senator who represented Rivers South-East at the Senate, to stand firmly by his family.
He stressed that beyond glowing tributes, practical support for the deceased’s family was paramount.
“Forming committees for burial is not enough. We must show clearly that we will not abandon the family he left behind,” Wike said.
