Tinubu Appoints Olumode Adeyemi as New Controller-General of Federal Fire Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General (DCG) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General (CG) of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), with effect from August 14, 2025.

The announcement was made on Tuesday through an official statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) and signed by its Secretary, Abdulmalik Jibrin.

According to the CDCFIB, the appointment comes in view of the imminent retirement of the current CG, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who is scheduled to retire on August 1, 2025, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.

“This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, on 1st August, 2025, upon attaining the age of sixty,” the statement read.

DCG Adeyemi, a seasoned officer, brings decades of experience and professionalism to his new role. He began his career in the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service, where he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General of Fire in charge of the Human Resource Directorate at the Service Headquarters.

“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,” the statement noted.

Throughout his career, Adeyemi has completed all mandatory in-service training, including command courses and other professional development programs, both within and outside the country.

In addition to his administrative and operational credentials, he holds membership and fellowship in several professional bodies. These include: Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria

The CDCFIB also used the opportunity to express appreciation to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, for his outstanding service and leadership.

“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,” the statement added.

Adeyemi is expected to assume office as CG in mid-August, with stakeholders expressing optimism about a new era of leadership in the Federal Fire Service.