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The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services(DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi,on Thursday assumes command with a call on staff to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also promised to work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and deep sense of responsibility to surmount challenges confronting Nigeria’s economic, political and security environments.
He explained that the objective is to achieve peace and stability necessary for development.
The new DSS Boss was received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magahi Bichi, who briefed him on related issues.
DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Peter Afunanya, who made this known in a statement, the two who recalled moments that they worked together in the past, reflected on the respect and admiration they have for each other, and later addressed Management and Staff of the Service.
Afunaya, in the statement said “While the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new one to enable him succeed in the task ahead, Mr Ajayi harped on unity of purpose among staff and enjoined them to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties. Mr Ajayi assured that he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and deep sense of responsibility so as 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.
“Highlight of the occasion was the handing over of the Service flag and other insignias of office by the former DG to the new one. Afterwards, Mr Ajayi took a tour of the National Headquarters during which 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.
