Mohammed Babagana Monguno CFR (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]
References
- ^ "Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints Babagana Monguno as new NSA chief". News Verge. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ a b "5 facts you should know about acting NSA, Babagana Monguno". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Buhari appoints new CDS, service chiefs". The Sun. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ Omoigui, Nowa. "Sept. 26, 1992: C-130 Memorial Wall of Names: In Memory of Departed 21st Regular Combatant Course Officers". Gamji. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ "Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Jonathan Shops for new Army Chief". Peoples Daily. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2015 – via Issuu.
- ^ "New military structure as service chiefs take over". The Guardian. 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. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints Babagana Monguno as new NSA chief". News Verge. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Full List: 2022 National Honours Award Recipients". The Nation. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
