President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana.
According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and improving inter-agency collaboration in tackling emerging security threats across Nigeria.
Major General Fadewa, a highly decorated retired military officer, has over three decades of experience in military and intelligence service. His career spans national security strategy, counter-terrorism operations, intelligence fusion, and international security diplomacy.
The Presidency noted that Fadewa’s extensive operational and strategic experience would support ongoing efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the retired general would contribute significantly to the administration’s drive for a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
The President also urged Fadewa to deploy his experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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