President Bola Ahmed 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 takes effect from August 14, 2025.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) and follows the upcoming retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who is set to leave office on August 11 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.
DCG Adeyemi, who began his firefighting career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service, currently oversees the Human Resources Department at the Service Headquarters. He is widely recognized for his professionalism and administrative acumen.
Over the course of his career, Adeyemi has completed all mandatory in-service training and command courses. He has also participated in numerous professional development programmes both locally and internationally.
His credentials include membership and fellowship in several esteemed 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.
In a statement signed by CDCFIB Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (Rtd.), the Board commended the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Olola, for his exemplary leadership and transformative contributions to the Federal Fire Service during his tenure.
Olumode Adeyemi is expected to bring fresh energy and continuity to the ongoing reforms in the agency as he assumes leadership of the FFS.
