President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, confirmed the appointment in a circular on Monday in Abuja.
Tinubu said the appointment recognised Fadewa’s outstanding service record, strategic expertise, and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
He said the decision reflected his administration’s resolve to strengthen internal security coordination across relevant institutions.
The President also stressed the importance of intelligence-led operations in addressing evolving security threats across the country.
He noted that stronger collaboration among security agencies remained critical to protecting lives, safeguarding communities, and preserving national stability.
“His appointment demonstrates our commitment to building a more responsive and coordinated security framework,” Tinubu stated.
Fadewa retired from the military after more than three decades in strategic security and intelligence operations.
His professional experience covers counter-terrorism operations, intelligence coordination, defence planning, and international security diplomacy.
He also served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser between 2015 and 2021.
During his tenure, Fadewa coordinated the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre at the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The centre was designed to improve operational collaboration among intelligence and security agencies nationwide.
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