The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi, has returned to his home state of Kogi for Easter celebrations, where he received royal blessings and engaged with traditional rulers and key stakeholders.
In a post shared on X, the agency said Adeyemi’s visit featured courtesy calls and a grand reception, noting that he “returned home to Kogi, received royal blessings, as stakeholders commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and called for stronger fire safety.”
According to an official statement, Adeyemi, who was appointed in August 2025, visited several traditional rulers, including the Elulu of Mopa, Muyiwa Ibeun, and the Maigari of Lokoja, Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV.
He was also welcomed in his hometown, Odo-Ape, amidst cultural displays, drumming, and royal prayers for a successful tenure. He later proceeded to Kabba, where he met the Obaro of Kabba, Solomon Owoniyi.
The visit culminated in a reception at the Olonijola Event Centre in Kabba, attended by dignitaries such as Kogi State Deputy Governor, Joel Salifu Oyibo, who represented Governor Usman Ododo, alongside other political and community leaders.
During the event, stakeholders commended Tinubu for Adeyemi’s appointment and advocated improved fire safety infrastructure. The Maigari of Lokoja called for the establishment of a National Fire Training School in Kogi State, while the Obaro of Kabba appealed for a Fire Station in Kabba.
In response, Adeyemi disclosed that efforts were already underway to establish a Fire Station in Kabba to address recurring fire incidents, while also seeking continued collaboration.
However, a video showing the controller-general arriving in a convoy with outriders sparked criticism on social media. Some Nigerians questioned the display amid ongoing challenges facing the fire service.
Several users described the development as wasteful, with others expressing concern over resource allocation and priorities within the agency.
The incident has reignited conversations about public spending, accountability, and the state of emergency services in Nigeria.
