October 15, (THEWILL) – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has appointed Lami Chinade, as the Director of the newly created State Liaison Directorate (DSL) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
A lawyer by profession, Chinade brings over 30 years of experience across diverse industries. As Director, Chinade will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the directorate, working closely with key stakeholders at the state and local levels, including civil society organisations.
Her role will also involve deploying monitoring mechanisms for data collection and evaluation of national security programmes, providing regular updates to the National Security Adviser.
Chinade previously worked as Head of the Monitoring Unit and Senior Legal Officer at the National Human Rights Commission, as well as Chief Operating Officer in the downstream operations of a leading petroleum resources company..
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the Directorate of State Liaison (DSL) as part of efforts to enhance proactive coordination on national security matters with states and local government areas (LGAs). The DSL would be responsible for overseeing the implementation and follow-up of joint decisions between state governors and the ONSA.
In a statement on Tuesday, ONSA said the creation of the DSL was driven by the need to monitor and assess the impact of national security policies on state governance and local development.
“Key functions will include maintaining a comprehensive database of contact persons at the state and local levels and developing community engagement programmes in collaboration with Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“The directorate will play a critical role in ensuring smooth coordination of national security policies at the state and local levels. It will also focus on conflict resolution, identifying areas for improvement and fostering cooperation to enhance national security service delivery across all states.
“Additionally, the DSL will act as a liaison between state authorities and the Federal Government to ensure clear communication, effective collaboration and alignment of security priorities”, the ONSA said, adding that the DSL was driven by the need to monitor and assess the impact of national security policies on state governance and local development.
