President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, with effect from August 14, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement issued Wednesday by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), on behalf of the President.
Olumode’s appointment follows the scheduled retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, who will leave office on August 13 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.
According to the CDCFIB, the new fire chief brings “a wealth of experience” to the role, having served in various capacities, including his most recent position as Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the Service’s headquarters.
Olumode began his career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service, where he rose through the ranks. The Board noted that he has completed all required in-service and command trainings both locally and internationally.
In addition to his operational experience, Olumode is affiliated with several professional organisations. He is a member or fellow of 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 commended the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Jaji, for his “remarkable contributions to the development of the Federal Fire Service,” and acknowledged his “dedication, commitment, and the numerous initiatives he championed during his tenure.”
