ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The move is seen as a strategic step to bolster the nation’s internal security framework and improve intelligence sharing across agencies.
The appointment was confirmed in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, signed by the Permanent Secretary (General Services Office), Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana. According to the presidency, Fadewa was selected for his “exceptional record of service” and strategic expertise in national security.
A Veteran in Intelligence
Major General Fadewa (Rtd) enters the role with over thirty years of experience in the military and intelligence sectors. His career has covered national security strategy, counter-terrorism, and international security diplomacy.
Major General Fadewa (Rtd) enters the role with over thirty years of experience in the military and intelligence sectors. His career has covered national security strategy, counter-terrorism, and international security diplomacy.
The administration noted that his background in “intelligence fusion”—the process of combining data from various security branches—will be central to his new mandate.
Strengthening Internal Security
The appointment signals a shift toward more proactive risk management under the “Renewed Hope” agenda. The Office of the Special Adviser on Homeland Security is expected to focus on:
The appointment signals a shift toward more proactive risk management under the “Renewed Hope” agenda. The Office of the Special Adviser on Homeland Security is expected to focus on:
- Inter-agency Collaboration: Breaking down silos between the military, police, and intelligence services.
- Intelligence-Driven Operations: Enhancing the use of data to preempt security threats.
- Internal Coordination: Streamlining the response to emerging domestic security challenges.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that Fadewa’s wealth of experience and professionalism will advance the administration’s goal of achieving a safer Nigeria. He urged the retired General to immediately deploy his strategic insights toward safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity and national interests.
