The Federal Government has named Deputy Controller General Olumide Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service.
The announcement was made on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (Rtd), Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, through a statement which confirmed that Adeyemi’s appointment will begin on August 14, 2025.
Adeyemi replaces Engineer Abdulganiyu Jaji, whose tenure ends on August 13, 2025, after reaching the mandatory 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.
Adeyemi brings a wealth of experience to the role, having moved from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service where he most recently served as Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources. He has completed all required training and command courses both domestically and abroad.
He is also a fellow and active member of several professional bodies 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 extended appreciation to the outgoing Controller General, Engineer Jaji, for his service and for the key initiatives undertaken during his leadership.
