Pres. Tinubu Appoints Adeyemi as Controller-General of Federal Fire Service

 Pres. Tinubu Appoints Adeyemi as Controller-General of Federal Fire Service

President Bola 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 by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), signed by its Secretary, Abdulmalik Jibrin.

Adeyemi takes over from Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, who retires on August 11 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

A seasoned officer, Adeyemi began his career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service. He rose through the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the FFS headquarters.

Throughout his career, he has completed all mandatory in-service and command courses, both locally and internationally. He is also affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Institute of Corporate Administration, the Institute of Public Administration, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management.

The CDCFIB thanked the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Olola, for his years of dedicated service and his contributions to the growth and modernization of the Federal Fire Service.