President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Maj. Gen. Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
The announcement was made Monday in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
According to the statement, Tinubu approved the appointment in recognition of Fadewa’s record of service, strategic expertise, and contributions to Nigeria’s national security framework.
The circular, signed by SGF Sen. George Akume and issued by Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, said the move underscores the administration’s focus on improving intelligence coordination and deepening inter-agency collaboration against emerging threats.
Fadewa is a decorated officer with over 30 years in military intelligence, counter-terrorism, national security strategy, and international security diplomacy.
From 2015 to 2021, he served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the ONSA. There, he helped shape Nigeria’s intelligence coordination framework and led the creation of the Intelligence Fusion Centre. The centre integrates the DIA, NIA, DSS, Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces to improve threat assessment and response coordination.
After retiring, Fadewa served as Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, focusing on policing, civil-security cooperation, and security sector reform. He also authored Policing and National Security in Nigeria, which outlines practical approaches for strengthening collaboration between civil institutions and security agencies.
Tinubu said he is confident Fadewa will apply his experience and strategic insight to advance the administration’s homeland security goals.
The President added that the appointment should further improve intelligence integration, proactive risk management, and coordination of homeland security initiatives for a safer Nigeria.
He urged the new adviser to bring his professionalism and expertise to bear in supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda.
