On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo declared that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Olumode Adeyemi as Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) was based solely on merit, not personal ties, during Adeyemi’s decoration ceremony in Abuja, as reported by Vanguard and Daily Trust. Tunji-Ojo urged Adeyemi to deliver enduring results, warning that leadership requires courage amid inevitable resistance, stating, “If there is no disagreement in the system, corruption is likely in charge.” He highlighted the FFS’s critical role, noting that 1,200 fire incidents in 2024 resulted in 189 deaths (FFS data), and revealed that the National Assembly is drafting a new Fire Service Act to enhance rescue operations and efficiency.
Adeyemi pledged loyalty to Tinubu, vowing to lead with integrity and transform the FFS into a model of efficiency and public trust. He thanked Tunji-Ojo for his visionary leadership, Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani, and CDCFIB Secretary Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd) for their support, commending FFS personnel as the “backbone of success.” The ceremony marked Adeyemi’s takeover from Engr. Abdulganiyu Kaji, with plans to modernize equipment, including acquiring 50 new fire trucks in 2025 (ThisDay). X posts from @InteriorMinNG (August 14, 2025) celebrated Adeyemi’s appointment, while @Naija_Activist urged him to prioritize rural fire stations, reflecting public expectations for improved service delivery.
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