The Department of State Service (DSS) has appointed Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director, as the new Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Adegboyega Fasasi.
Details about the change remain sparse, but sources indicate that Fasasi, who has served as CSO since Tinubu took office, is stepping down to pursue a professional training course. According to insiders, DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi sought President Tinubu’s approval to allow Fasasi to take advantage of this strategic opportunity.
While some observers speculated about potential controversies surrounding the transition, sources within the agency emphasized that such changes are typical. “It’s not unusual for changes like this to occur when a new DG is appointed at the DSS,” an anonymous source remarked. “Typically, the new Director-General prefers to install trusted personnel in key positions, especially in sensitive areas like the President’s security.”
