The Federal Government has raised concerns over what it described as repeated errors in the official appellation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by organisations and media platforms, warning against further misuse of the president’s title in public communications.
The clarification was issued on Friday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, through a statement signed by his media adviser, Yomi Odunuga.
According to the SGF, the warning became necessary after a national newspaper reportedly published an incorrect designation for the president in one of its editions circulated on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
Akume stressed that the correct and official title of the Nigerian leader remains: “His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The government noted that the increasing frequency of such mistakes in official documents, publications and public references was unacceptable and avoidable.
He urged media organisations, institutions and members of the public to verify official titles and designations before publication or public use to prevent what he described as embarrassing inaccuracies in both print and digital platforms.
The SGF further advised that verification of official information relating to the presidency and government offices could be obtained through approved communication channels, including official social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X, as well as designated government email platforms.
