President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General (DCG) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective August 14, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement by Abdulmalik Jibrin, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
Adeyemi’s appointment follows the impending retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, set for August 1, 2025, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. Adeyemi, a seasoned fire service professional, brings extensive experience to the role.
Having transferred from the FCT Fire Service to the FFS, he rose to the rank of Deputy Controller-General in the Human Resource Directorate at the Service Headquarters.
Throughout his career, Adeyemi has completed all mandatory in-service training, including command courses and additional professional development programs both in Nigeria and abroad.
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Adeyemi’s expertise is complemented by memberships and fellowships in prestigious bodies, such as the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria.
The CDCFIB expressed gratitude to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Olola, for his significant contributions to the FFS. The Board highlighted his dedication and the numerous initiatives he championed during his tenure, which have strengthened the service’s operational framework.
