Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu Makes Fresh Major Appointment
- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi
- Abdulmalik Jibrin, the secretary of CDCFIB, announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, July 30
- Adeyemi's appointment followed the retirement of Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, the current Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi to be the new substantive Federal Fire Service (FFS) Controller-General. Further details revealed that Adeyemi's appointment will be effective from August 14, 2025.
Abdulmalik Jibrin, the secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, July 30.
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CG Fire Service retires from service
According to Vanguard, the announcement of Adeyemi followed the retirement of Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, the current Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. Olola's retirement would be effective from Friday, August 1, after attaining the age of sixty.
According to the statement, Adeyemi would be bringing his wealth of experience to the new role. He had been transferred from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service, where he had grown to the position of Deputy Controller-General of Fire in the Human Resources Directorates at the headquarters of the service.
During his career, Adeyemi took part and passed all the mandatory In-Service trainings, command course and other courses within and outside the country.
The statement further explained that Adeyemi served in various capacities. He is a member and fellow of several professional organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria, the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria.
Controversies over Tinubu's appointment
The announcement of Adeyemi came after the recent appointments by President Tinubu, where the majority of the appointees came from the northern region. The president, who was earlier criticised by Ali Ndume, is now being commended by the Borno senator for the new appointment.
Ndume, the senator representing Borno South, made a U-turn on his criticism of President Tinubu on the lopsidedness in this appointment so far. This is as Ndume praised Tinubu for his recent appointments of northerners to some key positions in the federal agencies.
Ndume, in a statement he signed personally and issued in Abuja on Saturday, May 24, commended President Tinubu for responding to his earlier concerns over his allegation of regional imbalance in his administration's appointments. He also made a case for the people of the southeast region.
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Tinubu declares national mourning for Buhari
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has declared a seven-day national mourning in honour of the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Tinubu's declaration followed an earlier pronouncement when Tuesday, July 15, was declared a public holiday in honour of the former president.
The announcement, which a former Buhari's aide shared, has continued to generate reactions from concerned Nigerians.
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