The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON assumed office on 28th August, 2024. He was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc, who briefed him on related issues. Both of them recalled moments when they worked together in the past and reflected on the respect and admiration they had for each other. The two of them later addressed the Management and Staff of the Service.
While the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new one to enable him succeed in the task ahead, Mr Ajayi harped on unity of purpose among staff and enjoined them to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties. Mr Ajayi assured that he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and a deep sense of responsibility to surmount challenges confronting Nigeria’s economic, political, and security environments. The objective, according to him, is to achieve the peace and stability necessary for development.
The highlight of the occasion was the handing over of the Service flag and other insignias of office by the former DG to the new one. Afterward, Mr Ajayi took a tour of the National Headquarters during which he visited some sections and encouraged staff on duty to remain vigilant, resourceful, dedicated, and loyal to the Service, constituted authorities, and Nigeria at large. Instructively, the DGSS pledged to refocus the service towards covertness and like hood of studied silence over certain matters.
