SHETTIMA ALI MONGUNO (CFR FNMGS)
NIGERIAN EDUCATIONIST
POLITICIAN AND PHILANTHROPIST

Born posthumously in Monguno District, Borno Province in 1926. FATHER, Rahma a peasant farmer; MOTHER, Fanna housewife. EDUCATION: - Monguno Elementary School 1935-39, Borno Middle School 1939-44;
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAVING REPORT
1939-44
Intelligent Passed Middle IV Examination with credits in Science, Mathes, English, Geography, History.
SHETTIMA SHEHU AJIRAMBE (HEADMASTER)
MIDDLE SCHOOL JUNE, 1952
“Ali Monguno a very intelligent Mallam appears to have had teaching “FORCED UPON HIM” and therefore, treats this work more as a job than a vocation. He could be very good if he wished to work hard. He inclined to be lazy and needs an occasional prod to be kept upon to the mark. He would go a long way with more effort on his part”
W.G. WHITTENBURY Col.
Mallam Ali Monguno:- Middle School Teacher, a keen young teacher takes an interest in the School, with more experience he should do very well. A pleasant personality.
T.N. Redford
Provincial Education Officer
15/2/52
Mallam Ali Monguno a very satisfactory member of the staff has been interested in all aspect of school life. Would be an asset to any school. He is trying for a scholarship to U.K. and would no doubt benefit greatly if successful. He is at present attending the Man “O” War Course. He is also secretary of the Local Scout Association.
DAVIES 25th/ 3/53
EMPIRE DAY 1956
The arrangements for Empire Day were handed over to Mallam Ali Monguno. He had to stage a formal parade in the morning and sports in the afternoon. Nine Schools were involved and as there had not been a parade for the last two Empire Days he had inexperienced children and teachers to deal with. The afternoon arrangements were quite the best I have seen in Maiduguri. Mallam Ali Monguno has shown that he can take and discharge quite big responsibilities
U.M. Bozman (Miss)
AG. Provisional Education Officer
25th May 1956
Appointed Bursar Borno Provincial Secondary school 1st January, 1956. Salary ₤564 p.a as of 1st April 1957. Reliable, Mature and intelligent.
Provincial Education Officer
Hugh Ver. Jackson
4th /2/1958
BAUCHI TEACHER TRAINING
COLLEGE 1944-47
BAUCHI E.T.C. 1944-45
1st Year report Exam position 2/23 General
Remarks;- GOOD
2nd Year report 1945-46. Exam Position 1/23
General Remarks;- very capable and potentially a strong leader but inclined to the “Borno” vice of slackness and lack of interest on out-door work
W.J. Jefferies
E.O. I/C
KATSINA HIGHER TEACHER
TRAINING COLLEGE 1949-59
HECT/KATSINA 12/9/51
“End of academic year report. His qualities are
well above average intelligent and keenly interested student. His personality and teaching abilities should ensure him bright career
J.J. Williams
I/C
HETC/KATSINA
A very pleasant student who made good progress and should do quite well. A pleasure to teach
W.M. Austin
I/C HETC
Teaching at Borno Middle school went to Man “O” War Bay course (Community Development) Secretary of the Local Scout Association. First Education secretary and councilor for education, works and social welfare Borno Native Administration 1959-65; College of Education Moray House and university of Edinburgh Scotland1958-59 on scholarship by Northern Regional Government. Elected Member of Parliament Kaga-Marghi 1959-66. Turbaned “SHETTIMA” by His Royal Highness Shehu Sanda Kyarimi replacing Shettima Kashim of Borno 1960; As counselor for Education Borno Native Authority 1961-65; Appointed Minister of State in charge of Nigeria Air force by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Prime Minister Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ministry of Defence
1965;
“March 1953 went to Man “O” War Bay course (Community Development)”
T.N. Redford
19/3/53

At 40 he was promoted as cabinet rank Minister of Internal Affairs 1965-66; Appointed chairman scholarship Board by Colonel Hassan Usman Katsina Military Governor Northern Nigeria 1966-67; Chairman Borno Local Education Committee; received Key to City of New York from Mayor J.V. Lindsay in 1967; Appointed Federal Commissioner for Trade and Industry 1967-71; Leader Nigerian Delegation and Vice President to United Nations for Trade and Development (UNCAD 2) New Delhi 1974; Appointed Amirul-Hajj
(Resident Representative) to Saudi Arabia 1970-74 for Hajj Sessions. Trustees Nigeria Girls Guide Association 1970-2003. Awarded First Class Honor of Republic of Egypt by President Gamal Abdul Nasir, First Class National Honor “Of Two Niles” of Republic of Sudan by President Ga’afar Mohammed El-Nimeri, First Class Honor of Empire of Ethiopia by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie King of Kings, the lion of Juda and elect of God, all in 1970. Received keys to the City of Lima, Peru 1971, Federal Commissioner of Mines and Power, Petroleum and Energy 1971-75; Elected First Black President of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 1972-73; Awarded certificates of Honorary Citizenship of the City of Quito, Ecuador. Regular Delegates to United Nation for over 10 years (1962-1973). Successfully negotiated for acquisition of controlling shares in viable Petroleum Companies 1973; First Chairman Maiduguri Metropolitan Council 1976-79; Member Board of Trustees West African Examinations Council 1976; Founding Pro-Chancellor, University of Calabar 1976-80; Member Constituent Assembly 1978-79; Made Honorary Citizen of Oklahoma State, USA by Mayor Kirk Humphreys. Appointed Pro-Chancellor University of Nigeria Nsukka; Elected Deputy Chairman National Party of Nigeria (NPN) 1980-84 ; Made Honorary Citizen of Louisville, Kentucky USA by Mayor William B. Standsbury 23/11/80 conferred National Honor- Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFR) by H.E. President Shehu Shagari 1982; Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree (D. Litt) by University of Sokoto 1984; In political detention , but released and acquitted was recommended by Justice Uwaifo’s Tribunal and confirmed by the Armed Forces Ruling Council March 1984- Aug 85; Appointed Chairman Board of Trustees, Borno State Education Endowment Fund; Member Board of Trustees of World Environment Movement for Africa (WEMFA) 1986; Chairman Board of Trustees of an Engineering Company FRUCO Nig Ltd; Director NIGBEL Merchant Bank Ltd. Endowed annual prizes for education in Universities of Maiduguri, Usman Dan Fodio Sokoto, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi, Ahmadu Bello Zaria, University of Benin, university of Nigeria Nsukka and University of Calabar; Also in Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Ramat Polytechnic and School for Higher Islamic Studies Maiduguri 1987; Life Member Britain Nigeria Association 1991; Awarded UNESCO medal for fighting illiteracy 1991; Co-President of Provisional of Word Constitution and Parliament Association 1992; Donated Trophies for annual presentation to best Primary School of the year in each Local Government Area of Borno State. Nominated as consultant on conflict Prevention Management and Resolution in Africa 1994 by H.E. General Sani Abatcha; Member Commonwealth Countries League Education Fund (U.K.) 1996; Won Borno State Merit Award for “Proper Declaration of Earnings and Prompt Payment of Income Tax 1996;
Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree (D. Litt) by University of Maiduguri 1996; Received “African Global Achievers Award” by African Nation’s Heritage Organization USA 1996; Member Transparency International Nigeria (TIN) 1997; Students Union Merit Award from national farmers Institute; Made Federal Road Safety Commission Honourary Special Marshal; Awarded Radio Television and Theatre Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU); Reproductive Health and Right Research and Advocacy Center Trustees 1997; Awarded Distinguished Friend of Council by West African Examination Council 2003. Financially assisting about 3085 Students for scholarship/financial assistance at Universities, Colleges of Education, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools and Islamiya Schools in Borno State. Honored by 44 different families who named their sons SHETTIMA ALI MONGUNO.



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