Breaking: Tinubu Names Folashade Adekaiyaoja As First Female DSS Deputy Director General

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja as Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Department of State Services (DSS), marking a groundbreaking milestone in the agency’s history.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This historic decision has received widespread praise from both serving and retired DSS officers, who view it as a crucial step toward reinstating professionalism and efficiency within the intelligence agency.

The appointment, reportedly recommended by DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi through the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, adheres to the agency’s original organizational framework, which includes three Deputy Directors General.

A DSS insider told Vanguard, “This appointment aligns with the DSS’s established regulations and reflects the President’s commitment to enhancing the agency’s efficiency and fostering career progression within the Service.”

The move is part of President Tinubu’s broader security reform agenda aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security framework. Earlier, he had directed security agency heads to submit proposals for improving their operations and effectiveness.

Adekaiyaoja, an accomplished professional from Kogi State, has been lauded as a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the role. Her appointment has been welcomed by DSS operatives, who see it as a morale booster and a significant step toward enhanced career development within the Service.