Tinubu Names Olumode as New Controller-General of Federal Fire Service

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The appointment takes effect from August 14, 2025.

The announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), on behalf of the President.

According to the statement, Olumode’s appointment comes as the incumbent Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, is set to retire on August 13, 2025, after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

The CDCFIB highlighted Olumode’s vast experience, noting that he began his career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the Federal Fire Service, where he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the Service headquarters.

Throughout his career, he has completed all required in-service and command courses, including other relevant training both within Nigeria and abroad.

He is also a member or fellow of several professional organizations, such as 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 expressed gratitude to the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Jaji, for his outstanding contributions to the growth and reform of the Federal Fire Service. His leadership, dedication, and numerous initiatives were commended as instrumental to the Service’s progress during his tenure.