By Ghazali Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyemi Olumode as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective from August 13, 2025.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, following the scheduled retirement of the incumbent, Abdulganiyu Jaji, who will clock 60 on the same day.
According to Jubril, Olumode was selected based on his extensive service record and qualifications.
He has successfully completed all required in-service and command training courses both within and outside Nigeria.
Before his elevation, Olumode served as Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the FFS headquarters.
He began his firefighting career with the FCT Fire Service before transferring to the federal level, where he steadily rose through the ranks.
Jubril noted that Olumode is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Institute of Corporate Administration, the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management.
The new Controller-General is expected to bring his wealth of experience and professional discipline to further enhance the effectiveness of fire and emergency response across the country.
