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Following his retirement from the army, Simon Unwar was appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). This transition from general to ambassador is a common path for senior Nigerian military officers, leveraging their strategic networks and crisis management skills.

Major General Simon Unwar (retd.) may not seek the spotlight, but his fingerprints are on key security decisions from the early Niger Delta counter-insurgencies to Nigeria’s diplomatic posture in Central Africa. As a Director of Military Intelligence, he helped stabilize a fragile democracy. As an ambassador, he extended that stability across the Gulf of Guinea. For students of Nigerian security and foreign policy, Simon Unwar stands as a significant, if understated, figure of national importance. simon unwar

Simon Unwar was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as an officer of the Intelligence Corps. Like many officers of his generation, he underwent rigorous training both in Nigeria and abroad, mastering the arts of tactical reconnaissance, counter-intelligence, and strategic analysis. His ascension through the ranks was marked by a reputation for discretion, analytical rigor, and loyalty to the chain of command. He served in various command and staff positions within military formations, gaining a deep understanding of the operational needs of a country grappling with internal security threats, including ethno-religious clashes and nascent militant movements in the Niger Delta. Following his retirement from the army, Simon Unwar