President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective August 14, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) and signed by its Secretary, Abdulmalik Jibrin.
“This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who will retire on August 1, 2025, upon attaining the statutory age of 60,” the statement read.
DCG Adeyemi brings a distinguished career to his new role, having transferred from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service, where he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General (DCG) in charge of Human Resources at the Service Headquarters.
Throughout his service, Adeyemi has completed all mandatory in-service and command courses, as well as several specialized trainings both locally and internationally. He is also a fellow and member of several professional bodies, including 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 Board also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, for his outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment, and numerous initiatives that significantly advanced the growth and modernization of the Federal Fire Service.
