President Tinubu Appoints Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security

By Enakaye Peculiar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security system and intelligence coordination.

The appointment was disclosed in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana. The statement said the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to improving intelligence-driven operations, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and tackling emerging security threats across the country.

Major General Fadewa, a retired military officer with more than three decades of experience, was described as a seasoned security expert with vast knowledge in military intelligence, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy. The Presidency noted that his career has been marked by strategic leadership and operational excellence in protecting Nigeria’s national interests.

According to the statement, Fadewa served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser from 2015 to 2021, where he played a significant role in establishing the Intelligence Fusion Centre at the Office of the National Security Adviser. The centre was designed to improve intelligence sharing and coordination among key security agencies, including the Defence Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Agency, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.

After retiring from active service, Fadewa became a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, where he contributed to discussions on policing, civil-security cooperation, and national security reforms.

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