Tinubu Appoints Fadewa as Homeland Security Adviser

On May 11, 2026, President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (retd) as the first Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This decision, communicated through a circular signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akum, aims to strengthen internal security coordination and enhance intelligence-driven operations in Nigeria.

The appointment follows pressure from the service chiefs and concerns regarding the involvement of Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, in military operations, which some sources describe as an overreach. There is dissatisfaction within the security establishment, with tensions arising from Ribadu's police background and the military's perception of police handling serious security issues.

Fadewa, who has three decades of military intelligence experience, is expected to provide a broader perspective on security situations, as the administration seeks to address the long-standing issues of insecurity in Nigeria, which have persisted for nearly two decades.