The Federal Government has reportedly approved the appointment of a Special Adviser on Homeland Security following rising concerns raised by senior military and intelligence officials over the expanding role of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in security operations.
According to reports, some top security figures within the Presidency expressed discomfort over what they described as increasing involvement of the NSA office in operational and tactical matters traditionally handled by the military and other security agencies.
Sources indicated that these concerns have contributed to growing tension within the national security structure, with claims that overlapping responsibilities may be affecting coordination among key agencies responsible for internal security.
One senior official was quoted as saying that the emergence of what he described as an “ONSA tactical team” was unusual and could create confusion within established command structures.
The official further argued that military operations should remain strictly within recognised chains of command, warning against any arrangement that could blur operational boundaries or lead to institutional friction.
The development has generated wider debate within political and security circles over the appropriate balance of authority among agencies involved in Nigeria’s security management.
