The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board made the announcement in a statement signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), on behalf of the President on Wednesday.

“This appointment follows the imminent retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, on August 13, 2025, upon attaining the age of 60,” the statement read.

The CDCFIB noted that Olumode brings “a wealth of experience” to the role, having transferred from the FCT Fire Service to the Federal Fire Service and rising to the position of Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources at the Service headquarters.

“In the course of his career, the Officer has attended and passed all mandatory in-service trainings, command course as well as other courses within and outside the country,” the statement added.

Olumode is also a member or fellow of several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria.

The Board expressed appreciation to the outgoing Controller-General for what it described as “his remarkable contributions to the development of the Federal Fire Service,” and commended his “dedication and commitment to the service, and the numerous initiatives he spearheaded during his period of service.”

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Eyewitnesses said the recycling section of the facility, which housed an accumulation of disused tyres, was affected, leading to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.

The Chairman of the State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the incident was reported to the agency in the early hours of the day.

He stated, “The fire incident was a result of the explosion of a running machine, which ignited nearby combustibles and set the section ablaze.

“The fire affected the recycling section and disused tyres, whilst the fire service was able to save other sections of the company from the devastating fire.”

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Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Services, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the rescue.
Akinwande said the girl was found and handed over to a police team led by CSP Odunbanjo Kehinde for further action.

He added that CFM Adediran Jacob entered the well and successfully brought the child out.

While the cause of the incident is still unknown, Akinwande said the Fire Service’s investigation team is working to uncover what happened.

He also urged residents to cover their wells and septic tanks properly to prevent similar accidents.

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A couple of worshippers said an electrical spark may have been responsible for the fire.

Personnel of the Lagos state fire and rescue service were on the scene to put out the fire. Police have also cordoned the area to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Vehicular and pedestrian movement on the street where the church is located have been halted for the moment, while morning service was immediately moved to Corner Stone — an annex of the church — due to the inferno.

Christ Embassy is one of Nigeria’s biggest churches, led by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

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