In a strategic move to fortify Nigeria’s internal security framework, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retd) as the Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
The announcement, formalised through a circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, emphasizes the administration’s commitment to refining intelligence-driven operations and fostering seamless inter-agency collaboration to combat emerging domestic threats.
General Famadewa brings over three decades of high-level military and intelligence experience to the role. He is widely recognized for his tenure as the Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser (ONSA) between 2015 and 2021.
During this period, he was instrumental in the creation of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC), a critical platform that integrated the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), DSS, and the Armed Forces to synchronize national threat assessments.
Beyond his tactical background, the new Special Adviser is a distinguished scholar in the field of national stability.
Following his retirement, Famadewa served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, where he authored the influential monograph, “Policing and National Security in Nigeria.” This work has been lauded for providing practical frameworks for civil-security collaboration, a core pillar of the current administration’s “Renewed Hope” security agenda.
President Tinubu expressed high confidence in Famadewa’s strategic insight, charging him to deploy his vast professionalism toward proactive risk management.
The Presidency noted that this appointment is expected to bridge existing gaps in homeland security initiatives, ensuring a more coordinated and robust response to the nation’s evolving security challenges.
