Tinubu Appoints Ex-General as Homeland Security Adviser: Redefining Nigeria’s Security Architecture

The appointment of retired Major-General Adeyinka Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security has ignited debate over President Tinubu’s approach to national security. A government circular signed by the SGF and issued by the Permanent Secretary highlights a drive for stronger internal coordination, intelligence-led operations, and closer inter-agency collaboration. Some observers fear the new role overlaps with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and may dilute his authority or signal a shift toward decentralising police powers. Supporters counter that Famadewa’s decades of military and intelligence experience will bolster the presidency’s strategic advice and enhance Nigeria’s ability to tackle evolving threats.

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