The Federal Government has appointed Deputy Controller General (DCG) Olumide Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).

Announcing the appointment on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Secretary of the board of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (Rtd), in a statement, said that Adeyemi’s appointment takes effect on August 14th 2025.

The newly appointed substantive CG is taking over from Engineer Abdulganiyu Jaji, whose appointment elapses on August 13th 2025, upon reaching the retirement age of 60.

“On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), is pleased to announce the appointment of DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective 14th August, 2025,” the statement reads.

DCG Adeyemi joins the position with extensive experience, having transitioned from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service, where he served as Deputy Controller-General of Fire in the Human Resource Directorate. Throughout his career, he has completed all required in-service training as well as command courses both locally and internationally.

Adeyemi is also an active member and fellow of several professional associations, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, 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 has expressed its gratitude to the retiring Controller-General, Engr. Jaji, for his significant contributions and dedication to the Federal Fire Service, as well as the numerous initiatives he has led during his tenure.