The appointment of Tosin Ajayi as Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS) has sparked widespread celebration among the agency’s ranks.
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi joined the DSS, otherwise known as SSS, in 1990 as a cadet officer, having over 30 years of experience with the agency.
He rose through the ranks and served in Command positions as State Director of Security (SDS) at Rivers, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Enugu and Kogi States.
Adeola Ajayi biography: SSS DG
Oluwatosin Ajayi was announced as the DG, DSS after the sacking of the notoriously corrupt Bichi whose leadership saw his wife, Aisha, running affairs of the spy agency.
Having joined the DSS in 1990 as a cadet officer, Ajayi has steadily climbed the ranks of the agency, having previously held the post of Assistant Director-General.
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi biography shows he has extensive experience includes serving as state director of the DSS in various regions across Nigeria.
This includes Enugu, Rivers, Bauchi, Kogi, and Bayelsa. At the moment of filing this report, little is known about his wife, family or personal life.
As the new DSS DG, Ajayi is poised to play a pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s national security and maintaining stability in the country.
The Director-General of the DSS is entitled to a salary range of around ₦8-12 million (approximately $20,000-$30,000 USD) per annum, plus benefits and allowances making it a key role in Nigeria.
According to multiple sources, Tosin Ajayi’s proven track record and deep understanding of the Nigerian security landscape make him well-suited to lead the DSS during this critical time.
His expertise in management, security leadership, critical thinking, and human resources will undoubtedly contribute to the effective functioning of the DSS.
The DSS’s primary responsibilities are within Nigeria, and they include counter-intelligence, medical intelligence, economic intelligence, internal security, counter-terrorism, and surveillance, as well as investigating many forms of significant offences against the state.
It is also responsible for the safety of key government officials, including the president, vice president, state governors, and visiting heads of state and governments and their families.
