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DSS officials. Photo Credits: Kayode Jayeiola
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi, has assumed office.
President Bola Tinubu had appointed Ajayi as Yusuf Bichi’s replacement on Monday.
In a statement on Thursday by the spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, Ajayi promised to refocus the Service towards covertness and likelihood of studied silence over certain matters.
He said, “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 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.
“The highlight of the occasion was the handing over of the service flag and other office insignias by the former DG to the new one. Afterwards, 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.”
Afunanya said the new DSS boss pledged to refocus the service towards covertness and the likelihood of studied silence on certain matters.
He added that Ajayi promised to work with relevant stakeholders to overcome the challenges confronting the country’s security environments.
He said, “Ajayi assured me that he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and a deep sense of responsibility so as 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. “
Afunanya said Bichi called on the service’s staff to cooperate with his successor.
He said, “The outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new one to enable him to 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. “
