The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has not resigned from office following the recent creation of the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, a senior Presidency source has clarified.
The source, who spoke anonymously to PRNigeria, described reports linking the new appointment to Ribadu’s alleged resignation as “false, baseless and misleading.”
According to the source, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security is part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and improve coordination among security agencies.
Mr Fadewa previously served as Principal Staff Officer, PSO, to former National Security Adviser, retired Major General Babagana Monguno, between 2015 and 2021.
The source explained that the newly created office is intended to complement existing security structures, similar to the Department of Homeland Security in other jurisdictions, with responsibilities focusing on immigration, civil defence, transportation safety and domestic intelligence.
The official stressed that the new role does not conflict with the constitutional responsibilities of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA.
“The rumours suggesting that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu resigned are entirely false and should be disregarded,” the source said.
The source added that emerging security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, transnational crimes and economic sabotage, require more integrated and coordinated frameworks within the nation’s security system.
According to the official, Ribadu continues to enjoy the confidence of President Tinubu and remains actively involved in the coordination of national security operations, intelligence management and inter-agency collaboration across the country.
The Presidency source urged Nigerians to ignore speculative narratives capable of creating unnecessary tension or confusion within the nation’s security environment.
The clarification follows growing online speculation over the implications of the creation of the new homeland security office.
