Babagana Monguno
Mohammed Babagana Monguno | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Monguno during the Munich Security Conference 2018 | |
| National Security Adviser | |
| Assumed office July 13, 2015 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Sambo Dasuki |
| Chief of Defence Intelligence | |
| In office July 2009 – September 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Said |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen S.Y. Audu |
| Commander of the Brigade of Guards | |
| 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 |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1977 - 2013 |
| Rank | Major General |
Mohammed Babagana Monguno is a retired Nigerian military general and current National Security Adviser. 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 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 July 13, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[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.
- ^ a b "5 facts you should know about acting NSA, Babagana Monguno". City People. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Buhari appoints new CDS, service chiefs". The Sun Nigeria. 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". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ^ "Jonathan Shops for new Army Chief". Peoples Daily. 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.
- ^ "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.
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