Babagana Monguno
| Mohammed Babagana Monguno | |
|---|---|
| Nigeria's National Security Adviser | |
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Assumed office July 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Col. S. Dasuki |
| Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Nigerian Army | |
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In office January 2013 – September 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. A.G. Olonisakin |
| Chief of Defence Intelligence Agency | |
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In office July 2009 – September 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Maj-Gen M. Said |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen S.Y. Audu |
| Commander, Brigade of Guards Nigerian Army | |
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In office August 2007 – January 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Brig-Gen. A.S. Mustapha |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater |
King's College, Lagos Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Nigeria |
| Service/branch |
 Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1977 - 2013 |
| Rank | Major General |
Mohammed Babagana Monguno is a retired Nigerian Army Major General and current National Security Adviser appointed on July 13, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[1] General Monguno was Chief of Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency from July 2009 to September 2011.
Background & education
Monguno is the nephew of Shettima Ali Monguno, a former Federal Cabinet Minister for Internal Affairs, Mines and Power and hails from Borno State. Monguno attended King's College, Lagos,[2] was a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy 21st Regular Course (with other officers such as Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh),[3][4] and holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Masters in International Relations. Monguno is married to Nafisah Munir, the daughter of former Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey, Muhammad Lawal Munnir. He also has three children, Amir, Munnir, and Samir.
Career
Monguno previously served as the Chief of Logistics at the Nigerian Defence headquarters and later as Commandant 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][7] Monguno voluntarily retired from the Nigerian Army in September 2013 after turning 56, the age ceiling for Major General in the Nigerian army.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints Babagana Monguno as new NSA chief". newsverge.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-14. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- 1 2 "5 facts you should know about acting NSA, Babagana Monguno". City People. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "Nigeria's Security Chiefs Visit Chibok". Max Siollun's Website. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Buhari appoints new CDS, service chiefs". The Sun Nigeria. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ↑ "Jonathan Shops for new Army Chief". Peoples Daily. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ↑ "Photo Of New NSA Babagana Monguno". nairaland.com. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ↑ "New military structure as service chiefs take over". The Guardian Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ↑ Omonobi, Kingsley. "Retirement of Military Gens: Jonathan intervenes, cites security challenges for action". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 18 July 2015.