DSS Boss Enjoins  Staff To Remain Discipline,  Professional In The Discharge Of
Their Duties

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON Ajayi has enjoined staff of the service to remain united, disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties.
The DSS Boss gave the charge while taking over from his predecessor on Thursday in Abuja.
In statement issued to journalists by the secret service spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunnaya said, the Director General was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc, who briefed him on related issues.
According to him both of them recalled moments that they worked together in the past and reflected on the respect and admiration they have for each other.
He said the two of them later addressed Management and Staff of the Service.
Afunnaya said the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new one to enable him succeed in the task ahead.
He said,  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

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