Tinubu Approves Coastal Highway Reroute via Ogoniland in Tribute to Senator Mpigi

The Federal Government has announced plans to redirect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Ogoniland as a tribute to late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the disclosure during a Night of Tribute in Abuja, describing Mpigi’s death as a major national loss.

He commended the late senator’s commitment to development, integrity, and his role as a unifying figure in the Senate.

According to Umahi, Mpigi’s legacy went beyond his Rivers South-East constituency, with notable contributions to projects in Lagos, Ogun, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kano states.

He described the late lawmaker “as a man of impeccable integrity, whose word was his bond,” noting that such reliability is uncommon in politics.

Umahi further highlighted Mpigi’s contributions to resolving challenges on key infrastructure projects, including the Bodo-Bonny Road and the Eleme-Onne stretch of the East-West Road in Rivers State.

He added that President Bola Tinubu approved the rerouting of the coastal highway as a mark of honour for the late senator’s service.

The minister reassured the family of continued government support and pledged to sustain Mpigi’s vision for development.

He also prayed for the late senator’s soul and encouraged Nigerians to emulate his values of integrity, patriotism, and service.

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