Tinubu Appoints Famadewa as Homeland Security Adviser

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security, signaling a strategic shift in Nigeria's approach to contemporary security challenges. This appointment is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the country's domestic security architecture, addressing threats such as banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and cyber attacks.

Major General Famadewa brings over 30 years of distinguished military service and expertise in intelligence fusion, having previously served as Principal General Staff Officer in the Office of the National Security Adviser from 2015 to 2021. His role will involve coordinating efforts among various domestic agencies and international partners to enhance intelligence sharing and response strategies.

The establishment of this office aims to create a unified platform for threat assessment and response, moving away from outdated command structures to a more integrated, intelligence-driven approach to national security.