DSS Chief Oluwatosin Ajayi Praised for Security Reforms

Usman Okai Austin, a public affairs analyst, commended Oluwatosin Ajayi, the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), for his leadership and the professional changes made under his tenure. Austin described Ajayi as the most professional security chief to have led Nigeria's secret service.

He highlighted a shift from public confrontations to a more intelligence-first approach in managing security threats. Notable improvements under Ajayi's leadership include a focus on covert operations to neutralize threats before they escalate, enhanced collaboration with military and international security partners on cross-border threats, and the adoption of modern technology to counter digital threats.

Additionally, Austin noted advancements in staff welfare, officer training, and a cessation of arbitrary arrests and detentions, which have garnered Ajayi recognition both domestically and internationally. He urged Ajayi to maintain this disciplined, low-profile intelligence service approach as Nigeria's strongest defense against internal security threats.