Babagana Monguno

Nigerian general and politician (born 1957)

Major General

Babagana Monguno

CFR

Monguno during the Munich Security Conference, 2018

National Security Adviser
In office
13 July 2015 – 26 June 2023
President| Muhammadu Buhari
Bola Tinubu
Preceded by| Sambo Dasuki
Succeeded by| Nuhu Ribadu
Chief of Defence Intelligence
In office
July 2009 – September 2011
President| Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Goodluck Jonathan
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
Born|

Mohammed Babagana Monguno

1957 (age 66-67)
Alma mater| King's College, Lagos
Nigerian Defence Academy
Occupation|

* Politician
* military officer

Military service
Allegiance|  Nigeria
Branch/service|  Nigerian Army
Years of service| 1977–2013
Rank|  Major general

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

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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

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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

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

## Awards

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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

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1. ^ "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.
2. ^ a b "5 facts you should know about acting NSA, Babagana Monguno". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015.
3. ^ "Buhari appoints new CDS, service chiefs". The Sun. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ "Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
6. ^ "Jonathan Shops for new Army Chief". Peoples Daily. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2015 - via Issuu.
7. ^ "New military structure as service chiefs take over". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
8. ^ Omonobi, Kingsley. "Retirement of Military Gens: Jonathan intervenes, cites security challenges for action". Vanguard. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
9. ^ "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.
10. ^ "Full List: 2022 National Honours Award Recipients". The Nation. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.

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Chiefs of Defence Intelligence (CDI) Nigeria

Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (January 1985 – August 1985)
Halilu Akilu (August 1985 – July 1986)
Babatunde Elegbede (July 1986 – January 1990)
Halilu Akilu (January 1990 – September 1990)
Idi Musa September 1990 – December 1991
Ibrahim Dahiru Gumel (December 1991 – March 1995)

Idi Musa (March 1995 – July 1999)
Joseph Ajayi (July 1999 - September 2005)
A.M. Halidu-Giwa (December 2005 - August 2007)
Mohammed Said (August 2007 - July 2009)
Babagana Monguno (July 2009 - September 2011)
Sani Yakubu Audu (September 2011 - February 2014)

Gabriel Okoi February 2014 - July 2015
Monday Riku Morgan (July 2015 – 2016)
Major General John Saduana Davies (January 2016 - July 2016)
Air Vice Marshall Mohammed Saliu Usman July 2016 - Present

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