Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in a move aimed at strengthening intelligence coordination and internal security management amid persistent security challenges across the country.
The appointment was announced in an official government circular signed by George Akume and issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
According to the presidency, the appointment reflects the administration’s push to deepen inter-agency collaboration, improve intelligence-led operations and enhance Nigeria’s capacity to respond to evolving security threats.
Veteran Intelligence and Security Strategist
Major General Fadewa is a retired senior military officer with more than three decades of experience spanning intelligence operations, counterterrorism strategy, military coordination and security diplomacy.
He previously served as Principal General Staff Officer to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser between 2015 and 2021.
During that period, he played a leading role in establishing Nigeria’s Intelligence Fusion Centre, a multi-agency platform designed to improve information sharing and coordinated threat response among the country’s major security institutions.
The platform brought together agencies including:
- Defence Intelligence Agency
- National Intelligence Agency
- Department of State Services
- Nigeria Police Force
- The Nigerian Armed Forces
Focus on Homeland Security Coordination
The presidency said Fadewa’s appointment is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s homeland security architecture through enhanced intelligence integration, proactive risk management and improved coordination across security agencies.
Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including insurgency in the northeast, armed banditry in the northwest, separatist tensions in the southeast, oil infrastructure vandalism in the Niger Delta and rising kidnapping incidents across several regions.
Security analysts say improved coordination among intelligence and law enforcement agencies remains critical to addressing increasingly complex and decentralized threats.
Academic and Policy Contributions
Following his retirement from active military service, Fadewa served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja, where he focused on national security reform, policing and civil-security cooperation.
He is also known for his research publication “Policing and National Security in Nigeria,” which examined frameworks for improving collaboration between civilian institutions and security agencies.
Implications for Nigeria’s Security and Investment Climate
The appointment comes as the Tinubu administration seeks to reassure investors and international partners about efforts to improve national stability and security governance.
Persistent insecurity has remained a major concern for businesses operating in Nigeria, affecting agriculture, logistics, energy infrastructure, mining operations and foreign direct investment inflows.
Analysts say stronger intelligence coordination and institutional reforms could help improve investor confidence if accompanied by measurable progress in reducing violence and protecting critical infrastructure.
The presidency said Fadewa is expected to support implementation of the administration’s broader “Renewed Hope Agenda,” particularly in areas related to internal security, national resilience and strategic risk management.
