The New National Security Adviser, retired Major General Babagana Monguno is the son of Shettima Ali Monguno, a former Federal Cabinet Minister for Internal Affairs, Mines and Power and hails from North East state of Borno.
Monguno attended King’s College, Lagos and holds a PhD in Architecture
Monguno previously served as the Chief of Logistics at the Nigerian Defense 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 the position of Chief of Army Staff.
Monguno voluntarily retired from the Military in September 2013 after turning 56, the age ceiling for Majors General in the Nigerian Army.