President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeyemi Olumode as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
Gatekeepers News reports that the announcement was made on Wednesday by retired Major General Abdulmalik Jubril, the Secretary of the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
The appointment follows the retirement of the previous Controller-General, Abdulganiyu Jaji, who stepped down on August 13 upon reaching the age of 60.
Jubril highlighted that Adeyemi Olumode is well-qualified for the role, having successfully completed all necessary in-service training and Command courses, as well as additional educational programs both domestically and internationally.
“He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having transferred his service from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service and grown to the rank of DCG in the Human Resource Directorate of the Service Headquarters.
“He has served in various capacities and is equally a member/fellow of the following professional associations including Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria.”
