Tinubu’s official title clarified after repeated errors
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has issued a formal correction regarding the official title of Bola Tinubu. This clarification comes after recurring mistakes by various organisations and media outlets. The statement was released by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, and personally signed by Sen. George Akume. The public and media are urged to verify official titles before publication to prevent further errors.
What we know
- The SGF’s office clarified that the correct title is: “His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
- Sen. George Akume personally signed the clarification statement.
- The correction was prompted by an error in a national daily’s publication on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
- Media organisations are encouraged to verify titles through official OSGF communication channels.
- The SGF’s office described such errors as embarrassing and avoidable with proper verification.
