President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence coordination and improve internal security operations across Nigeria.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
According to the statement, Famadewa’s appointment was approved in recognition of his extensive experience, strategic expertise and contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The statement, signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and issued through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, said the appointment aligns with the Tinubu administration’s efforts to strengthen intelligence-driven security operations and improve inter-agency collaboration against emerging security threats.
Famadewa, a retired Major General, reportedly possesses over three decades of experience in military intelligence, counter-terrorism operations, national security strategy and international security diplomacy.
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.
During his time at ONSA, Famadewa played a key role in the development of Nigeria’s intelligence coordination framework and security information-sharing systems.
The statement further disclosed that he spearheaded the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC) at ONSA, designed as a unified intelligence-sharing platform involving major security and intelligence agencies.
The agencies include the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force and the Armed Forces.
According to the Federal Government, the appointment is expected to enhance strategic coordination among security institutions and strengthen Nigeria’s response to internal security challenges.
The Tinubu administration has repeatedly emphasised intelligence-led security operations as part of broader efforts to address terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats affecting different parts of the country.
