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 appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Abdulmalik Jibrin.
Adeyemi succeeds Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who is set to retire on August 11 upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
An experienced fire officer, Adeyemi began his career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service. He most recently served as Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the FFS headquarters.
Over the years, he has completed various mandatory in-service and command training courses both within and outside Nigeria. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Institute of Corporate Administration, Institute of Public Administration, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management.
The CDCFIB expressed appreciation to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Olola, for his dedicated service and contributions to the development and modernization of the Federal Fire Service.
