BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Retired General Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security

Eshioromeh Sebastian

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as his Special Adviser on Homeland Security, a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s internal security architecture.

The appointment, announced in a press release signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, recognizes General Fadewa’s distinguished service and strategic expertise in national security matters.

According to the statement issued by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the appointment underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration to address emerging threats across the country.

Major General Fadewa (Rtd), a highly decorated retired officer with over three decades of military and intelligence service, brings a wealth of experience in national security strategy, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.

He previously served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) from 2015 to 2021. In that capacity, he played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s modern intelligence coordination framework, notably spearheading the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC)—an integrated multi-agency platform bringing together the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.

Since retiring from active military service, General Fadewa has served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja, where he provided strategic thought leadership on policing, civil-security cooperation, and national security reform. He is also the author of the widely acclaimed monograph, “Policing and National Security in Nigeria,” which offers practical frameworks for strengthening civil-security collaboration.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that the new Special Adviser will further enhance the administration’s efforts toward a safer Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management. He urged the retired General to deploy his wealth of experience and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The appointment takes immediate effect.