Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the next Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, effective August 14, 2025.

The appointment was announced on Wednesday in an official statement released by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The statement, signed by the Board’s Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), confirmed that Olumode will take over following the statutory retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, who turns 60 on August 13.

“This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, on August 13, 2025, upon attaining the age of 60,” the statement read.

The CDCFIB highlighted Olumode’s extensive experience and long-standing service in the fire sector. He began his career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service, where he steadily rose through the ranks. Until his appointment, he served as the Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the Service headquarters.

The Board praised his professional background, noting that Olumode has completed all mandatory in-service and command training courses, both locally and internationally. He is also a member or fellow of multiple 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.

In its statement, the Board expressed gratitude to the outgoing Controller-General, Jaji, for what it described as “remarkable contributions” to the development of the Federal Fire Service. His tenure, according to the CDCFIB, was marked by dedication, commitment, and impactful initiatives that advanced the capacity and reach of the Service.

Olumode Samuel Adeyemi will officially assume his new role on August 14, becoming the next chief steward of the nation’s fire safety agency at a time when the Federal Fire Service is undergoing critical transformation and expansion.