Obafemi Awolowo University congratulates Alumnus Adeola Ajayi on DSS Director-General appointment

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, D-G, DSS

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has extended warm congratulations to its alumnus, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recent appointment as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).

In a congratulatory message signed by Professor Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of OAU, the university community expressed its pride in Ajayi's distinguished career within Nigeria's intelligence and security services. 

The message highlighted Ajayi's extensive experience and expertise in security management, which have been pivotal in his rise through the ranks of the DSS.

Ajayi, who joined the DSS in 1990 as a cadet officer, has held several key positions, including State Director in Enugu, Rivers, Bauchi, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. His leadership has been marked by strategic reforms and efforts to enhance the agency's effectiveness in addressing contemporary security challenges.

The university community is hopeful that under Ajayi's leadership, the DSS will enhance operational efficiency and effectively address the security challenges facing the country. 

The message also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing Ajayi's suitability for this critical national assignment.

Professor Oyeweso concluded by wishing Ajayi success in his new role and looking forward to the positive changes he will bring to the Department of State Services. The university community, he stated, is confident in Ajayi's capacity to discharge his duties with distinction, reflecting the values and excellence of "The Great Ife".

Full text of the letter dated August 28, 2024, reads:

Congratulatory Message

On behalf of members of Council, staff and students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, I write to offer my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as Director-General of the Department of State Services ((DSS). 

This appointment is not only a testament to your distinguished career within Nigeria’s intelligence and security services but also your extensive experience and expertise in security management.

As an alumnus of The Great Ife, not only are we proud of your reputation for hardwork and dedication but also for your strategic thinking and effective leadership throughout your career in the DSS.

We are hopeful that under your leadership of one of Nigeria’s most critical security agency, the DSS will enhance operational efficiency and address contemporary security challenges facing the country. 

As a note of appreciation, the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife express its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for finding our alumnus suitable and worthy of this all important national assignment. We believe in the capacity of our alumnus to discharge the security and intelligence services to the nation dutifully and with distinction.

On behalf of the University Community, please accept my sincere congratulations on your appointment. I wish you success and look forward to witnessing the positive changes you will bring to the Department of State Security.

Accept the assurance of my highest regards.


Sincerely,
Professor Siyan Oyeweso
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, 
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
Osun State.
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