Journalists mourn Benue politician, Unongo 


The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has expressed sadness over the death of renowned politician, leader, and elder statesman, Wantaregh Paul Unongo.

CBJ in a statement Thursday, by its president, Dr. Anule Emmanuel said, Benue and indeed Nigeria has lost a neoteric in the late Unongo. The Benue state born politician died Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at the age of 87.


According to the CBJ president , late Unongo who served as Minister of Steel Development in the Second Republic is a foremost nationalist and a father figure who championed the liberation of ordinary citizens without religious or ethnic sentiments.

“Benue state and indeed Nigeria has lost a rear gem and a true nationalist, whose wealth of experience is most needed at this political epoch of the country. The vacuum his death has created will be difficult to fill,” the statement added.

The Benue media group however noted that late pa Unongo will be remembered for his great intellect, high sense of patriotism, and philanthropy.