DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Federal Fire Service's (FFS) new substantive Controller-General, with effect from August 14, 2025.  

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) made the announcement Wednesday in a statement signed by Abdulmalik Jibrin, the board's secretary.

“This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, on 13th August, 2025, upon attaining the age of sixty.

“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.

“In the course of his career, the Officer has attended and passed all mandatory In-Service trainings, command course, as well as other courses within and outside the country.

“He has served in various capacities and is equally a member/fellow of the following professional associations, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria,” the statement added.

The Board acknowledged the efforts that Jaji, the retiring Controller-General, led during his tenure and praised him for his contributions to the growth of the Service.

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