File: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle
The Ministry of Defence has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Information Officer, Queeneth Iheoma-Hart, for the Director, Information and Public Relations, the ministry said the appointment reflected Tinubu’s recognition of Matawalle’s experience in public service, security management and political mobilisation.
The ministry said, “As Deputy Director, Security and intelligence 1, he (Matawalle) will be responsible for: Security Architecture for Campaign Activities thereby ensuring the safety of candidates, campaign officials, and supporters nationwide.
“Also, he will be in charge of Intelligence and Risk Assessment by Working with security agencies to provide threat analysis and mitigation for campaign operations across states.
