The newly appointed director general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on Thursday, assumed office at the national headquarters of the DSS, promising to refocus the agency towards covertness and likelihood of studied silence over some issues.
In a statement last night, DSS spokesperson Dr Peter Afunanya said the new DG was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who briefed him on related issues.
While the outgoing 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. He urged them to remain disciplined and professional in discharging their duties.
He said Mr Ajayi assured him he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and a deep sense of responsibility 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 statement added.
The highlight of the occasion was the former DG’s handing over of the service flag and other office insignias to the new one.
Afterwards, Mr Ajayi took a tour of the National Headquarters. 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.