FG Clarifies President Tinubu’s Official Designation
The Federal Government has lamented over what it described as “frequent error” in the way the President Bola Tinubu is presented by some organisations and media outlets.
The Federal Government has lamented over what it described as “frequent error” in the way the President Bola Tinubu is presented by some organisations and media outlets.
The government then urged media organisations and public institutions to ensure accuracy in the official appellation.
A statement on Friday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, noted that,
“For the record, the correct and official appellation is: His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the SGF stated.
According to Akume, the clarification, became necessary following an error observed in the naming and appellation of the president in a publication by a national daily on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
Akume further noted that such mistakes were avoidable and urged journalists, editors, and organisations to verify official titles before publication to prevent what he described as “avoidable and embarrassing errors.”
He then advised that official confirmations and verifications can be obtained through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s verified communication channels, including its social media platforms and official email address.
According to Akume, the clarification, became necessary following an error observed in the naming and appellation of the president in a publication by a national daily on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
Akume further noted that such mistakes were avoidable and urged journalists, editors, and organisations to verify official titles before publication to prevent what he described as “avoidable and embarrassing errors.”
He then advised that official confirmations and verifications can be obtained through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s verified communication channels, including its social media platforms and official email address.
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