President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Office of the Homeland Security Adviser, appointing a retired major general to lead the new agency.
The Presidency confirmed the appointment of Adeyinka Fadewa to the role. The move comes as the administration seeks more responses to internal security threats.
The office is expected to function as a central hub for domestic intelligence, coordinating efforts between the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other paramilitary organizations.
According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the primary objective of the office will be the “harmonization of internal security operations and the proactive mitigation of domestic terror threats.”
“The President’s decision to create this role underscores a commitment to a ‘whole-of-government’ approach,” the statement stated. “We are moving away from siloed operations toward a unified front that prioritizes the safety of every Nigerian in their community.”
The creation of this office follows nearly two decades of Nigeria’s gruelling battle against various forms of insurgency. Since 2009, the Northeast has been the epicenter of a violent campaign by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions.
While the military has made gains in reclaiming territory, the security challenge has metastasized into other regions.
Fadewa is expected to be sworn in later this week.
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