Babagana Monguno Explained

Honorific Prefix:Major General
Office:National Security Adviser
President:Muhammadu Buhari
Bola Tinubu
Term Start:13 July 2015
Term End:26 June 2023
Predecessor:Sambo Dasuki
Successor:Nuhu Ribadu
Office1:Chief of Defence Intelligence
President1:Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Goodluck Jonathan
Term Start1:July 2009
Term End1:September 2011
Predecessor1:Mohammed Said
Successor1:Maj-Gen S.Y. Audu
Office2:Commander of the Brigade of Guards
Term Start2:August 2007
Term End2:January 2009
Successor2:Brig-Gen. A.S. Mustapha
Birth Name:Mohammed Babagana Monguno
Alma Mater:King's College, Lagos
Nigerian Defence Academy
Allegiance: Nigeria
Branch: Nigerian Army
Serviceyears:1977–2013
Rank: Major general

Mohammed Babagana Monguno (born 1957) is a Nigerian retired military general who served as National Security Adviser from 2015 to 2023. He was the Chief of Defence Intelligence from July 2009 to September 2011; and the Commander of the Brigade of Guards from 2007 to 2009.[1]

Early life and education

Babagana Mohammed Monguno is from Borno State.

Monguno was educated at King's College, Lagos.[2] He then proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy where he was an officer cadet in the 21st Regular Course with other officers such as Alex Sabundu Badeh and Emeka Onwuamaegbu.[3] [4]

Military career

Monguno previously served as the Chief of Logistics at Defence Headquarters and later as Commander of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).[5]

Monguno also served as Commander, Guards Brigade, Deputy Commandant, National Defence College, and Chief of Defence Intelligence.[2] Prior to his retirement from the Nigerian army he was considered for Chief of Army Staff position.[6]

Monguno voluntarily retired from the Nigerian Army in September 2013 after turning 56, the age ceiling for Major General in the Nigerian army.[7] [8]

National Security Adviser

Monguno was appointed National Security Adviser on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[9]

Awards

In October 2022, a Nigerian national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) was conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints Babagana Monguno as new NSA chief. News Verge. 2015-07-13. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714000308/https://newsverge.com/buhari-sacks-service-chiefs-appoints-babagana-monguno-as-new-nsa-chief/. 2015-07-14.
  2. 5 facts you should know about acting NSA, Babagana Monguno. City People Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714003902/http://citypeople.com.ng/i/5-facts-you-should-know-about-acting-nsa-babagana-monguno/. 2015-07-14. dead.
  3. News: Buhari appoints new CDS, service chiefs. The Sun. 2015-07-19. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716195207/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/buhari-appoints-new-cds-service-chiefs. 2015-07-16.
  4. Web site: Omoigui. Nowa. Sept. 26, 1992: C-130 Memorial Wall of Names: In Memory of Departed 21st Regular Combatant Course Officers. Gamji. 2017-01-16.
  5. News: Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs. Vanguard. 2015-07-13.
  6. News: Jonathan Shops for new Army Chief. Peoples Daily. 2013-03-20. 2015-07-13. Issuu.
  7. News: New military structure as service chiefs take over. The Guardian. 2015-07-14. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714140851/http://www.theguardianmobile.com/readNewsItem1.php?nid=21684. 2015-07-14.
  8. News: Omonobi. Kingsley. Retirement of Military Gens: Jonathan intervenes, cites security challenges for action. Vanguard. 2015-07-18.
  9. News: Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints Babagana Monguno as new NSA chief. 2015-07-13. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714000308/http://newsverge.com/buhari-sacks-service-chiefs-appoints-babagana-monguno-as-new-nsa-chief/. 2015-07-14. News Verge.
  10. News: 2022-10-09. Full List: 2022 National Honours Award Recipients. The Nation. 2022-10-27.