Olumode Adeyemi, controller-general of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), returned to his home state of Kogi during Easter in a cavalcade.
In an X post, the
FFS shared that “CGF Olumode Samuel Adeyemi returns home to Kogi, receives
royal blessings, as stakeholders commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and call
for stronger fire safety. Fire station in Kabba underway”.
In a press statement, the service said Adeyemi, who
was decorated as fire service CG on August 14, 2025, undertook a
series of visits across the state, including courtesy calls on traditional
rulers and a grand reception in Kabba.
During the visit, Adeyemi met with Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu
of Mopa; Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, the Maigari of Lokoja; and
traditional rulers in Odo-Ape, his hometown, where he was received “amidst
cultural displays, drumming, and royal prayers for a successful tenure”.
The delegation also visited Solomon Owoniyi, the Obaro of
Kabba, before proceeding to a reception at the Olonijola Event Centre, which
was attended by dignitaries including Joel Salifu Oyibo, Kogi deputy governor,
who represented the state governor Usman Ododo, Durosinmi Meseko, APC national
deputy secretary, and Ibrahim Alhaji Liman, former FFS controller-general.
According to the statement, the deputy governor and monarchs
appreciated Tinubu for “deeming Olumode Samuel Adeyemi fit for the position of
Controller General of the Federal Fire Service”.
“Stakeholders used the occasion to advocate for strengthened
fire safety infrastructure in the state. The Maigari of Lokoja called for the
establishment of a National Fire Training School in Kogi State, while the Obaro
of Kabba appealed for the siting of a Fire Station in Kabba, the headquarters
of Kogi West,” the statement reads.
Responding, Adeyemi said the service is “already working
towards establishing a Fire Station in Kabba to address the recurring fire
incidents in the area”, while seeking “continued prayers, support, and
collaboration”.
Video of the CG riding into town in a convoy — complete with
outriders — has elicited reactions on social media, with several Nigerians
questioning priorities in a country facing gaps in emergency response
infrastructure.
On X, a user, @laplace_bopm, wrote:
“No wonder, there is no water in ur station, u all use ur lean resources to
fund the lifestyle of ur bosses. Imagine, ordinary fire service in convoy with
attack vehicles that is needed against Islamic terrorists.”
Another user, @TheOmegaM, described the development as a flagrant waste of taxpayers’ money”.
“A country that lacks basic amenities and has the head of
the Fire Service moving around like an emperor shows a complete lack of focus,”
the user wrote.
Also reacting, @Bashir GS said: “Imagine
displaying such nonsense in a country where we don’t have enough fire service
stations. These are misplaced priorities.”
Similarly, @Napp06 criticised the
show of force, saying: “I can’t believe the page of the the federal fire
service of Nigeria that’s non-existence in major cities across the country is
recording such show of force and importance with public funds. Everything is
just anyhowness.”
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