 Mbasughun was born on 24 August 1957 in Wusasa, Zaria but hails from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State.She attended the St. Bartholomew’s Primary School, Wusasa, Zaria (1964-1969); where she further proceeded to Girls High School Gindiri (1969-1973).She was enrolled into the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University from 1975 to 1976 and she graduated with Law Degree in 1979.