President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday led a delegation of senators on a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi at his Abuja residence.

Mpigi, who until his death last week in a London hospital represented Rivers South East Senatorial District, was described as a committed legislator and public servant.

Akpabio, according to a statement by his Media Aide Jackson Udom, said the late lawmaker’s death was a painful loss to the National Assembly and the nation.

He noted that Mpigi made meaningful contributions to legislative development and nation-building during his time in office.

According to the Senate President, the deceased remained devoted to the welfare of his constituents and demonstrated a passion for public service that would be remembered.

Akpabio urged the bereaved family to draw comfort from the impact the former senator made in public life, assuring them that the Senate and the entire National Assembly shared in their grief.

He also offered prayers for the repose of the deceased and for strength for the family to bear the loss.