President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Directorate of State Liaison (DSL) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), appointing Lami Chinade as its inaugural Director.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by ONSA on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the creation of the directorate is part of President Tinubu’s strategy to improve proactive coordination on national security issues between the federal government, states, and local government areas (LGAs).
The directorate will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of joint decisions made between state governors and the ONSA.
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“Key functions will include maintaining a comprehensive database of contact persons at the state and local levels and developing community engagement programs 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.
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The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) further emphasized that the establishment of the Directorate of State Liaison (DSL) was driven by the critical need to monitor and evaluate how national security policies affect state governance and local development.
Additionally, the directorate was designed to promote dialogue and foster negotiations aimed at resolving potential conflicts between state governments and national security agencies.
“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 organizations.
“Her role will also involve deploying monitoring mechanisms for data collection and evaluation of national security programs, providing regular updates to the National Security Adviser.
“A lawyer by profession, Chinade brings over 30 years of experience across diverse industries.
“Her previous roles include 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,” it added.
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