The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, effective August 14, 2025.
The announcement was made today, July 30, 2025, marking a new leadership era at the National Headquarters of the Federal Fire Service in Abuja. Adeyemi, a seasoned fire administrator and strategic planner, hails from Aduratedo Ape-Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
With over two decades of dedicated service, Adeyemi has steadily risen through the ranks, bringing with him vast experience in fire operations, administration, finance, and procurement. He began his professional journey at the Kuje Fire Station in 2002, serving as Head of Operations, and later held similar roles at the Mabushi Station.
From 2010 to 2019, he served as Head of Administration and Finance at the FCT Fire Service before transitioning to the Federal Fire Service Headquarters, where he led the Budget and Procurement Department until 2024. He was appointed Deputy Controller-General (Administration and Supply) in 2024, a position he held until his current elevation.
Adeyemi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Ekiti State University. He also holds a Diploma in Accounting from the Nigerian College of Accounting and a Master’s in Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. His international training includes fire-specific courses at the Fire Service College in the UK and Dubai, and study tours at the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA), London.
He is also an alumnus of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, where he completed training in Strategic Leadership and Ethics.
Adeyemi is a fellow and member of numerous professional bodies including:
Fellow, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA)
Fellow, Association of Practicing Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPPN)
Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI)
His wide-ranging qualifications underscore his commitment to professionalism, fiscal responsibility, and ethical leadership.
Married and known for his calm demeanor, Adeyemi enjoys playing badminton and traveling. His appointment is widely seen as a move to further strengthen the operational and administrative efficiency of the Federal Fire Service.
The Federal Government has expressed confidence in his capacity to lead reforms and enhance fire safety infrastructure and response mechanisms across the country