# Recognition of Nigeria DSS Director-General Ajayi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-nigeria-dss-director-general-ajayi > Updated: 2026-08-22T13:54:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), has received multiple honors from various organizations for his contributions to national security. In mid-August, the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) presented Ajayi with the ‘Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award’ during its 50th anniversary. RATTAWU President Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu described Ajayi as a ‘competent, detribalized, and silent achiever’ whose service transcends ethnic and political lines. Following this, the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) presented Ajayi with its National Merit Award, designating him an ‘Icon of Peace, Safety and Progress in Nigeria.’ NAPS cited his role in proactive intelligence assessment and inter-agency coordination as essential for maintaining security within educational institutions and communities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: DSS Director-General Ajayi honored by Polytechnic Students Association The National Association of Polytechnic Students has honored DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi with a National Merit Award for his role in enhancing national security and safeguarding educational and 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dss-director-general-ajayi-honored-by-polytechnic-students-association ### 2026-08-14: Adeola Ajayi honored by RATTAWU as DSS Director-General The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has honored DSS Director-General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi with a national development award, praising his integrity and competence. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adeola-ajayi-honored-by-rattawu-as-dss-director-general --- Cite as: Recognition of Nigeria DSS Director-General Ajayi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-nigeria-dss-director-general-ajayi