New DSS DG Assumes Duty,  Pledges to Refocus Security Organisation

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, yesterday assumed duty officially.
Addressing the audience during a brief but colourful taking and handing over ceremony at the service’s headquarters in Abuja, Ajayi pledged to refocus the service.

A statement by Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, said Ajayi was warmly received by the immediate past DG, DSS,  Yusuf Bichi, who briefed him on related issues.
Afunanya noted that both the new boss and the outgone DG recalled moments that they worked together in the past and reflected on the respect and admiration they had for each other. He revealed that the duo later addressed management and staff of the Service.

“While the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new DG to enable him succeed in the task ahead, Ajayi harped on unity of purpose among staff and enjoined them to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties,” the statement added.
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.

The highlight of the occasion, the statement said, was the handing over of the service flag and other insignias of office by the former DG to the new one.
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.
President Bola Tinubu, had on Monday 26, August approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Service.