President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (retd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture amid emerging threats.
The appointment was disclosed in a press release issued from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.
According to a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana, the move underscores the administration’s commitment to “strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.”
The circular described Fadewa as an officer with an “exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.”
Fadewa, a highly decorated military officer with over three decades of experience in military and intelligence operations, is known for his expertise in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism and international diplomacy.
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.
During the period, he “spearheaded the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC) at ONSA, creating an integrated multi-agency intelligence platform that brought together the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces to improve national threat assessment and strategic response coordination.”
Following his retirement from military service, Fadewa worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, where he authored the monograph “Policing and National Security in Nigeria,” which provides “practical frameworks for strengthening civil-security collaboration.”
President Tinubu expressed confidence in the new adviser, noting that the appointment “will further enhance the administration’s efforts towards achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.”
The President also directed Fadewa to “deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
