Meet Hon. Fidelis Msughter Unongo

From Katsina-Ala to the Senate

Fidelis Msughter Unongo was born on 5 October 1985 in Katsina-Ala, the son of Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, OFR — one of Nigeria’s most celebrated elder statesmen and the man history knows as the “Son of the Soil.” Growing up in the shadow of a father who embodied fearless advocacy for the Tiv people and the Nigerian federation, Fidelis absorbed a simple but powerful lesson early: public life is a duty, not a privilege.

He pursued his education with the same seriousness, earning a BSc in International Relations before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution — a course of study that was not academic for him, but deeply personal, forged in the lived reality of communities torn apart by farmer-herder conflict across Benue North-East.

Before entering public advisory roles, Fidelis built his credentials in the private sector and through the Iveren Foundation — a platform through which he translated his development convictions into measurable community impact. His leadership of the Benue Fashion Hub became a landmark achievement, generating over 48,000 jobs across the state. His partnership with the Mastercard Foundation reached 3,500 women entrepreneurs, providing them with capital, skills, and markets. He facilitated 145 scholarships and brokered a $1 million charcoal export deal that opened international markets for local farmers.

Today, as Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State, Fidelis brings both executive experience and a deep grassroots network to the campaign for the Benue North-East Senate seat. His inspiration is clear: he often cites Lee Kuan Yew’s transformation of Singapore as proof that visionary, disciplined leadership can lift an entire people — and he intends to bring that same discipline and vision to Benue North-East Senatorial District.

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