Tinubu appointed Fadewa as internal security advisor

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj. Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd) as Special Advisor on Internal 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 recognizes Fadewa’s outstanding track record, strategic expertise and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.

He said the decision reflected his government’s determination to strengthen internal security coordination across all relevant institutions.

The President also emphasized the importance of intelligence-led operations in addressing growing security threats across the country.

He noted that stronger collaboration among security agencies remains essential to protect lives, safeguard communities and maintain national stability.

“His appointment demonstrates our commitment to building a more responsive and coordinated security framework,” Tinubu said.

Fadewa retired from the military after more than three decades running strategic security and intelligence operations.

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His professional experience includes counter-terrorism operations, intelligence coordination, defense planning, and international security diplomacy.

He also served as Principal General Staff of the National Security Advisor between 2015 and 2021.

During his tenure, Fadewa coordinated the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Center in the Office of the National Security Advisor.

The center is designed to enhance operational collaboration between intelligence and national security agencies.