President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria's internal security architecture. The appointment was announced in a formal circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, transmitted through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana.
Appointment aimed at strengthening national security coordination
According to the presidency, the decision reflects the administration's commitment to improving internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-led operations, and boosting collaboration among security agencies in response to evolving threats. The statement emphasized that the appointment aligns with ongoing reforms designed to make Nigeria's security system more proactive and integrated.
Fadewa brings decades of military and intelligence experience
Major General Fadewa is described as a seasoned military officer with over three decades of service in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and strategic security operations. His career included extensive contributions to national defence planning, intelligence coordination, and international security engagement.
Key role in intelligence reform at ONSA
Between 2015 and 2021, he served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), where he played a central role in reshaping Nigeria's intelligence framework. He was instrumental in establishing the Intelligence Fusion Centre, which brought together agencies including the Defence Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Agency, Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces to improve coordinated security responses.
Post-retirement contributions to security research
After retiring from active military service, Fadewa continued his involvement in national security discourse as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. During this period, he focused on security reforms, civil-military relations, and policing strategies, including his publication titled Policing and National Security in Nigeria, which advocates stronger cooperation between security institutions and civilians.
Tinubu expresses confidence in new adviser
President Tinubu expressed optimism that the appointment would further strengthen efforts to secure the country through improved intelligence coordination and risk management systems. He also urged the new Special Adviser to apply his experience and expertise in support of the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in advancing national security objectives. The presidency maintained that the move forms part of broader efforts to build a safer and more secure Nigeria through strategic institutional reforms.
