President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General (DCG) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
The appointment, made on behalf of President Tinubu, was conveyed through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
According to a statement by the Secretary to the Board, Maj.-Gen. (Rtd.) A. M Jibril, the appointment is effective from August 14, 2025.
His appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who will officially exit the service on August 13, 2025 after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
The statement explained that DCG Adeyemi, is a seasoned officer who transferred his service from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service.
Over the years, he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General in charge of the Human Resource Directorate at the Service Headquarters.
Throughout his career, Adeyemi has completed all mandatory in-service training and command courses, along with several professional programmes both in Nigeria and abroad.
His credentials are further reinforced by his membership and fellowship in notable professional bodies including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria.
The Board, in the statement, extended its appreciation to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Olola, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the growth and reform of the Federal Fire Service.
His tenure, the statement noted, was marked by significant initiatives that improved operational effectiveness and service delivery.
With the appointment of DCG Adeyemi, the Board expressed confidence in his capacity to lead the Service into a new era of professionalism and performance.
