Pix: Comptroller General Olumode receives his letter of nomination for the 2025 PSM Security Summit and Recognition Award from Isiaka Mustapha, COO/Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor.

The Chief Operating Officer and Editor-in-Chief of People’s Security Monitor (PSM), Isiaka Mustapha, has officially presented a nomination letter to the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Dr. Samuel Adeyemi Olumode.

The presentation, held at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters in Abuja, confirmed Dr. Olumode as a recipient of the People’s Security Monitor 2025 Grand Honour Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership, transformative reforms, and steadfast commitment to public safety and emergency management in Nigeria.

In his remarks, Isiaka Mustapha commended Dr. Olumode for his visionary leadership and the renewed efficiency he has brought to the Service. He noted that the People’s Security Monitor 2025 Grand Honour Award is one of the highlights of the upcoming 2025 People’s Security Monitor Security Summit and Recognition Award, a prestigious annual event that celebrates distinguished individuals and institutions advancing national security and public safety. He added that Dr. Olumode’s nomination followed a thorough selection process identifying him as one of Nigeria’s most impactful public safety administrators.

Receiving the nomination letter, Dr. Olumode expressed deep appreciation to People’s Security Monitor for the honour. He dedicated the recognition to officers and men of the Federal Fire Service for their courage, dedication, and service to the nation. Dr. Olumode stated that the award is both a recognition of the Service’s progress and a motivation to further improve Nigeria’s fire safety and emergency response systems. He reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, public safety awareness, and community engagement nationwide.

The People’s Security Monitor 2025 Security Summit and Recognition Award is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Nigeria National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, by 10:00 a.m.

The event has evolved into one of Nigeria’s foremost platforms for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation among security and emergency management stakeholders. Each year, it honours outstanding individuals who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, public service, and national security advancement. Dr. Olumode’s selection for the Grand Honour Award reflects his consistent pursuit of institutional reform and his success in building a more professional and responsive Fire Service.

Significantly, Dr. Olumode will also serve as a Guest Speaker at the 2025 event, where he is expected to deliver a keynote address on “Institutional Renewal for Fire Services: A Blueprint for Effective Response.” The topic aligns with his advocacy for proactive disaster management, inter-agency cooperation, and nationwide safety education.

The forthcoming summit and award ceremony mark another milestone in Dr. Olumode’s distinguished career. Under his leadership, the Federal Fire Service has achieved notable modernization, expanded operations, and earned renewed public trust. As preparations heighten for the 2025 People’s Security Monitor Security Summit and Recognition Award, stakeholders have described Dr. Olumode’s recognition as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions to national safety, security, and service excellence.