Kogi State government has congratulated the new director-general of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.
President Tinubu on Monday appointed Ajayi as the new DSS chief alongside other heads of the nation’s intelligence agencies.
Ajayi was said to have risen through the ranks, serving as state director in several states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.
His appointment was announced in a statement in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Kogi State government hailed Ajayi’s appointment as the new DSS boss as a round peg in a round hole, noting that he has distinguished himself as a man committed to hard work, integrity and competence in the fight against criminality.
Fanwo disclosed that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo was delighted with President Tinubu for rewarding talent and brilliance in reshaping the nation’s security architecture.
“The governor of the state, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo commended the president for his eagle-eye talent, spotting prowess for rewarding one of the most brilliant security architects in the country with the well deserved appointment.
“The governor described Mr Ajayi as an astute crime fighter, intelligence gatherer and processor who will ensure that Nigeria hits the right spots to improve security.
“For years as the state director of the DSS in Kogi State, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi displayed exceptional commitment and knowledge in the area of crime fighting to make the state safe.
“Despite bordering ten other states, the DSS under his leadership in the State was able to curtail the activities of criminals in the state, earning him an indisputable reputation as a silent achiever whose work is seen more than heard.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has once again displayed his undisputed quality of spotting exceptional talents and saddling them with the responsibility of making Nigeria a better place for us all.
“With the appointment of Mr Ajayi as the new leader in the Yellow House, we are confident that he will put his experience to bear to cripple criminality and ensure peace in Nigeria,” the statement said.
