President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). Until now, Adeyemi was serving as the Deputy Controller-General.
The news was made public through an official statement issued on behalf of the President by Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
According to the statement, the appointment will take effect from August 14, 2025, shortly after the retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who is due to retire on August 11, 2025, upon reaching the age of 60.
Jibril noted that, “DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having transferred his service from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service and grown to the rank of Deputy Controller-General of Fire in the Human Resource Directorate of the Service Headquarters.”
He added that Adeyemi has completed all required in-service training, as well as command and professional courses both in Nigeria and abroad.
The statement further read: “He has served in various capacities and is equally a member/fellow of the following professional associations including Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria.”
The Board also expressed its gratitude to the outgoing Controller-General, appreciating his years of dedicated service. “The Board extends its appreciation to the retiring Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, for his remarkable contributions to the development of the Federal Fire Service while also acknowledging his dedication and commitment to the Service, and the numerous initiatives he spearheaded during his period of service.”
With this transition, the Federal Fire Service is expected to continue its operations under new leadership while building on past achievements.