Preceded by Col. S. Dasuki Rank Major general Name Babagana Monguno | Succeeded by Maj-Gen S.Y. Audu Preceded by Maj-Gen M. Said | |
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Succeeded by Maj-Gen. A.G. Olonisakin Succeeded by Brig-Gen. A.S. Mustapha Alma mater King's College, LagosNigerian Defence Academy Education | ||
National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno Speaks On Terrorism
Mohammed Babagana Monguno is a retired Nigerian Army Major General and current National Security Adviser appointed on July 13, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. General Monguno was Chief of Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency from July 2009 to September 2011.
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- National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno Speaks On Terrorism
- National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno and Navy on Maritime
- Background education
- Career
- References
National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno and Navy on Maritime
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, was a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy 21st Regular Course with other officers such as Alex Sabundu Badeh and Emeka Onwuamaegbu. He 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). Monguno also served as Commander, Guards Brigade, Deputy Commandant, National Defence College, and Chief of Defence Intelligence. Prior to his retirement from the Nigerian army he was considered for Chief of Army Staff position. Monguno voluntarily retired from the Nigerian Army in September 2013 after turning 56, the age ceiling for Major General in the Nigerian army.
