Public affairs analyst, Comrade Usman Okai Austin has described the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, as the most professional security chief to head the country’s secret service in history.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Okai praised the discipline and efficiency Ajayi has brought to the service since taking over.
He noted that the DSS has shifted away from public confrontations, focusing instead on intelligence-driven operations to prevent security threats long before they happen.
“Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi stands out as a thoroughbred professional security strategist,” Okai said. “Under his leadership, the DSS is rebuilding public trust by prioritizing intelligence gathering, operational discretion, and respect for the rule of law.”
Okai pointed out several areas where the agency has improved under Ajayi:
A focus on covert operations that stop threats before they occur, helping to prevent public panic, Improved cooperation with the military, the police, and international partners to tackle cross-border security issues, are some of what Nigerians gained under Mr. Ajay’s leadership of the DSS.
“He has introduced modern technology to deal with digital threats, sundry crimes, and attacks on critical infrastructure. His
respect for muman rights, total cessation of arbitrary arrests and detentions have earned him national and international accolades,” noted Okai.
He noted that unnecessary public clashes, aligning operations with legal standards, improved training and improved welfare packages for field officers and staff.
Okai stressed that managing security required experienced professionals who understand the internal workings of the service rather than political interference.
“Ajayi rose through the ranks, and that background shows in his leadership,” Okai added. “He has kept the agency out of politics and restored its standing as an elite intelligence body focused entirely on national security.”
He urged the DSS chief to maintain this approach, stating that a professional and quiet intelligence service remains Nigeria’s best defense against internal security challenges.
