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DSS DG, Ajayi Bags Award On Nation Builder, Excellence In Intelligence Leadership And National Security The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has been honoured with the prestigious Nation Builder Award for Excellence in Intelligence Leadership and National Security. The honour which was conferred on him at the Nigerian Nation Builders Annual Conference and Awards 2026 held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja, was organized by the National Council for Civil Society Organisations (NACCSO) and Vision One Leadership Development Initiative (VOLDI). The event was to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary and to celebrate Nigerians who have distinguished themselves and contributed immensely to peace, unity, security and nation building. The organisers expressed profound appreciation to the Director-General of the DSS for honouring their invitation and for celebrating Nigeria at the 66 with the Civil Society Community despite his very tight and demanding national schedule. In his remarks, the National President of NACCSO and VOLDI, Rt. Comrade Emmanuel Johnny, described Mr. Ajayi as a silent achiever, a thoroughbred professional and a reform-minded intelligence chief who has redefined intelligence leadership in Nigeria. Johnny noted that under Ajayi’s watch, the DSS has recorded outstanding successes in intelligence-led operations, including the disruption of terrorist cells, kidnapping networks, arms trafficking rings and cybercrime syndicates, as well as strategic intelligence support that aided high-profile international joint operations. He further lauded the DG’s landmark reforms which he noted were built on strict adherence to law enforcement standards, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, accountability, respect for civil liberties including his firm ban on operatives meddling in civil disputes and no harassment or arrest of journalists, and comprehensive internal restructuring for efficiency. The Award was presented as a mark of deep appreciation from the entire Civil Society Community for his patriotic service, exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to national security and nation building. The leadership of NACCSO and VOLDI congratulated the DG DSS on the well-deserved honour and prayed for greater wisdom, strength and success as he continues to serve the nation with integrity and dedication. The Civil Society community also pledged their continued loyalty, solidarity and support to the DSS and other security agencies as they remain very committed to complementing national security through consistent advocacy against crime.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola…

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