Tinubu Appoints Major Gen Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
The appointment was announced in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana.
According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security coordination, improving intelligence-driven operations, and deepening collaboration among security agencies in tackling emerging threats across the country.
Major General Fadewa (Rtd) is described as a highly decorated retired military officer with more than three decades of experience in national security strategy, intelligence operations, counter-terrorism, and international security diplomacy.
During his service, he served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser between 2015 and 2021.
He was also credited with leading the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre at ONSA, an integrated intelligence platform designed to improve cooperation among agencies including the Defence Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Agency, Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.
Following his retirement from active military service, Fadewa served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, where he contributed to policy discussions on national security reforms and civil-security cooperation.
He is also the author of the monograph titled Policing and National Security in Nigeria, which focuses on improving collaboration between civil institutions and security agencies.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the retired general would bring his wealth of experience and strategic expertise to support the administration’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria.
The President also urged him to contribute meaningfully to the implementation of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda through enhanced homeland security coordination and proactive intelligence management.
Tinubu Appoints Major Gen Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security