President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.

Famadewa’s appointment reinforces the Federal Government’s drive to strengthen internal security coordination and expand intelligence-led operations amid Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, according to Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), who announced the appointment in a statement seen by Technology Times.

The SGF that the administration is committed to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration to address emerging security threats across the country.

Nigeria continues to confront multiple security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal violence, and organised crime, prompting the government to prioritise improved coordination across security institutions.

Between 2015 and 2021, Famadewa served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), where he played a central role in national security coordination.

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Major General Famadewa (Rtd), a retired senior military intelligence officer, brings more than three decades of experience in national security strategy, counter-terrorism operations, intelligence coordination, and international security diplomacy.

The Federal Government expects his appointment to strengthen intelligence-led security management and improve collaboration among Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies.

Between 2015 and 2021, Famadewa served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), where he played a central role in national security coordination.

During his tenure, he spearheaded the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC), an integrated intelligence-sharing platform designed to improve coordination among the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.

The platform strengthens national threat assessment and improves strategic response coordination among agencies that previously operated in silos.

Security analysts have long argued that weak intelligence sharing and inter-agency rivalry undermine Nigeria’s response to complex security threats, making coordinated intelligence operations increasingly critical.

After retiring from military service, Famadewa joined the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja as Senior Research Fellow, where he focuses on policing reform, civil-security cooperation, and national security restructuring.

He also authored the monograph “Policing and National Security in Nigeria”, which examines frameworks for improving collaboration between civil institutions and security agencies.

President Tinubu expresses confidence that Famadewa will deploy his experience and strategic expertise to advance the administration’s goal of building a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.

The President also urges him to apply his professionalism and strategic insight in advancing national security priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda.