Mohammed Magoro
Former Senator - Kebbi South
Peoples Democratic Party Kebbi State
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Major General Mohammed Magoro (rtd) is a decorated former soldier and administrator born in Kebbi State. He served as Minister of Internal Affairs under the Gowon and Buhari regimes, led national service as a senior military officer, and later became Senator for Kebbi South (2011–2015) under the PDP. Beyond politics, he held major roles in industry, chairing Oando Group and serving on the PDP Board of Trustees. Known as an institutional builder, he has remained an influential elder statesman in governance and security discourse.
Education
- Provincial Secondary School, Bida (1957–1962)
- India Military Academy, India (mid-1960s)
- Junior Staff College, UK (1971)
- Army Command and Staff College, Jaji (1977)
- United States Army War College (Class of 1982)
Professional Background
- Nigerian Army (joined 1962; rose to Major General)
- Held key military commands including 4th Battalion Company Commander during the Civil War, Brigade Major, Commandant of Army Training School, and Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry
- Minister of Transport (1976–1978); Minister of Internal Affairs (1984–1985)
- Post-military corporate leadership roles: Chairman of Oando Group (from 2000), Chairman of Ocean & Oil Services Ltd., member of PDP Board of Trustees (by 2001)
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