New DSS DG assumes office

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi has assumed office.

Ajayi is replacing Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi who resigned from the same office last Monday, August 26, 2024.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the DSS Director of PR and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya on Thursday.

According to the statement, Mr. Ajayi was received on Wednesday by the immediate past Director General, Alhaji Bichi, at the Service headquarters in Abuja, and briefed on related issues.

The duo later addressed 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 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 peace and stability necessary for development.

“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. 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.

“Instructively, the DGSS pledged to refocus the service towards convertness and likelihood of studied silence over certain matters”, the statement read.