Security expert and executive protection specialist, Dr. Jackson Lekan Ojo has commended President Bola Tinubu for creating the Office of Special Adviser on Homeland Security and for appointing Maj. Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa, rtd., to the role.
In a statement made available to journalists, Ojo said the move signals a clear commitment to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and improving inter-agency collaboration at a time when Nigerians are demanding safer communities.
He described Fadewa as a highly decorated officer with over three decades of experience in military and intelligence operations, counter-terrorism, and national security strategy.
“His role in establishing the Intelligence Fusion Centre at the Office of the National Security Adviser demonstrates his capacity for high-level coordination and strategic planning,” Ojo said.
He, however, suggested a swap of roles between National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu and Fadewa to better align expertise with mandate.
“In the spirit of constructive nation-building, I respectfully advise a strategic swap to align expertise with mandate,” he said.
Ojo proposed appointing NSA Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, arguing that his background as a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, and former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC chairman aligns directly with managing domestic threats, policing, civil unrest, and inter-agency cooperation.
He recommended appointing Maj. Gen. Fadewa as the NSA, citing his extensive military career, experience as the Principal General Staff Officer to the NSA, and leadership in intelligence fusion and national security strategy.
“This realignment is not a criticism of any individual, but a recommendation to match skillsets to roles for optimal results.
“The right person in the right seat will accelerate policy execution, improve synergy between security agencies, and give Nigerians confidence that both internal and external threats are being addressed with the right expertise,” Ojo said.