By Idris Umar Zaria
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Jigawa State Command, on Monday, 20 July 2026, officially ushered in a new phase of leadership with the successful Handing-Over and Taking-Over Ceremony between the outgoing State Controller, Deputy Controller of Fire (DCF) Garzali Ado Ahmed, and the incoming State Controller, Assistant Controller of Fire (ACF) Tahir Muhammad Ayuba.
The ceremony, held at the State Command Headquarters, symbolized a seamless transition of leadership as DCF Garzali formally handed over the affairs of the command following his appointment as Zonal Controller for Zone Q, covering Adamawa and Taraba States.
Delivering his farewell address, DCF Garzali expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting him a successful and rewarding tenure in Jigawa State.
He commended officers and personnel of the command for their loyalty, professionalism, dedication, and unwavering support, describing their commitment as instrumental to the achievements recorded during his administration.
He also acknowledged the invaluable support of the Jigawa State Government, traditional institutions, security agencies, stakeholders, and the people of the state for their cooperation, which strengthened the operations and service delivery of the Federal Fire Service throughout his tenure.
The outgoing State Controller urged officers and personnel to remain disciplined, committed, and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities, emphasizing the need to sustain excellence in fire prevention, emergency response, and public service.
In his acceptance speech, the new State Controller, ACF Tahir Muhammad Ayuba, expressed profound appreciation to the Controller General of Fire, CGF Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, MBA, ACTI, for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment.
He pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor by promoting teamwork, strengthening collaboration with stakeholders and partner agencies, and enhancing operational efficiency across Jigawa State.
"I am committed to working with every officer and stakeholder to further strengthen the Service's capacity in safeguarding lives and property while improving service delivery across the state," he said.
The ceremony attracted senior officers, personnel of the Federal Fire Service, and invited guests, who witnessed the orderly transfer of authority and reaffirmed their commitment to the Service's mandate of protecting lives and property through efficient, professional, and people-oriented service.
The leadership transition reflects the Federal Fire Service's commitment to institutional continuity, effective administration, and sustained operational excellence in delivering critical fire safety and emergency management services to the people of Jigawa State.
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