Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in a move aimed at strengthening intelligence coordination and reinforcing Nigeria’s internal security framework.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
According to the circular, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and released through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the appointment reflects the administration’s push to deepen intelligence-led policing and improve synergy among security institutions in responding to emerging threats.
It stated that the decision was informed by Famadewa’s “exceptional service record, strategic expertise, and contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.”
Famadewa brings more than three decades of experience in military intelligence, counterterrorism operations, and security strategy, with exposure to both national and international security engagements.
He previously served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) between 2015 and 2021, where he played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s intelligence coordination structure.
He also led the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre at ONSA, designed as a central platform for intelligence sharing among key security agencies, including the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.
The presidency said the appointment is expected to further enhance coordination among security agencies and support ongoing efforts to address evolving security challenges across the country.
