The Federal Government on Tuesday banned the conferment of chieftaincy titles and “other sundry awards” on civil servants until after their retirement or disengagement from service.

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, in a circular sent to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government however directed that where the traditional titles were mandatory by inheritance, “due clearance must be obtained from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation” through his office.

A statement issued in Abuja by the Director (Communications) in the Office of the HOS, Mr. Tope Ajakaiye, said “it has come to the notice of government that some civil servants are in the practice of soliciting for chieftaincy titles and sundry awards, an act, which is inimical to the principles of anonymity, integrity and political neutrality which are the core values of the civil service.”

The statement reads: “Federal Civil Servants have been banned from accepting chieftaincy titles and other sundry awards until after their retirement or disengagement from the civil service.

“In a circular sent to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji said that it has come to the notice of government that some civil servants are in the practice of soliciting for chieftaincy titles and sundry awards, an act, which he said, is inimical to the principles of anonymity, integrity and political neutrality which are the core values of the civil service.”

Circular To All EXCO members and other political Appointees


Prohibition of Chieftaincy/Honorary Titles By Political Office Holders

In Recent times, it has been observed that some political functionaries in the state have been receiving chieftaincy/honorary titles even while they are still holing public offices. This also applies to honorary academic degrees being indiscriminately awarded and accepted by political functionaries. This is unacceptable.


For the avoidance of doubt, it is the policy of the present government that any political functionary who is interested in chieftaincy or honorary title should defer it until after leaving public office.


Consequently, the state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has directed that all political appointees in the state should desist forthwith from doing so. Anyone who violates this directive would be appropriately sanctioned

Kindly Ensure that this circular letter is given the seriousness it deserves.


Gboyega Oyetola
Chief Of Staff to the Governor




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Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola on Saturday politely declined the honour of a chieftaincy title from a royal father, Oniru of Iru land, Lagos, Oba Abidun Idowu Oniru.

He, however, received the award of excellence conferred on him by the monarch who was celebrating his 75th birthday and 18th coronation anniversary. While expressing his appreciation to Oba Oniru for honouring him, Fashola said the task of governance required absolute focus and would want the chieftaincy title to wait for now.

He said, “Kabiyesi and his chiefs can continue to lead us, let them deal with all those traditional and chieftaincy issues. At the appropriate time, we will come and join them, but for now, leave us in our suits, booths, overalls and helmets, because this agbada is not good for clearing refuse and tarring the roads.”

On the award for excellence, Fashola said it was not for him; rather he dedicated it to all the civil servants in the state who he said were responsible for the giant strides of his administration.

Fashola said “This award does not belong to me; it belongs to all the public servants in Lagos State who do the great work that is responsible for the progress in the state.”

While acknowledging the mornach’s exemplary leadership and support for his administration and his predecessors, the governor expressed his gratitude to the Oniru on behalf of members of the state executive council.

He confessed that when the state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Prince Segun Oniru, informed him of the event, and told him that the Kabiyesi wanted to present him with something, he had made it clear that he would not attend the event if what the Kabiyesi wanted to present to him was going to be a chieftaincy title, but that Oniru had assured him that that would not be the case.

Former Lagos State governor and national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Senator Bola Tinubu was also conferred with an award of excellence.

But Tinubu was not present as he had travelled to the United States.

Other dignitaries at the occasion included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Oba Abdulfatai Aromire Ojora, Oba Tijani Akinloye, Chief GOK Ajayi, (SAN), former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sunday Adewusi, chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as well as all the white cap chiefs.

http://www.punchng.com/news/fashola-declines-obas-chieftaincy-title/

Afam4eva: Even though the government might have a very good reason to this effect, i don't think it's anyone's business if any civil servant decides to take a chieftain people. It's their personal life and they should live it as they pls as long as it doesn't affect there jobs as government workers. If this continues, very soon civil servants will be prohibited from eating sliced bread and forced to eat cassava bread. SMDH.

Eko Ile:


You no dry disappoint I swear....



@ Topic. Even though just like the stolen cassava bread idea, this is another stolen and non original idea and attache move, bug at least he stole something that really makes sense.


The progressive are teaching and Jonathan is taking notes like a learner.... Unfortunately, can't take these jokers seriously union they stop and fight corruption, until the get rid of the immunity cover, instil jobs himself stop appointing crooked and shady characters, until they trim all the excess baggage thats eating 80% of the budget while the rest of the country scavenge for the remaining 20% and so on and on and on..

Cant wait to see the joker get sent back to the creeks come 2015...

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Afam4eva: Even though the government might have a very good reason to this effect, i don't think it's anyone's business if any civil servant decides to take a chieftain people. It's their personal life and they should live it as they pls as long as it doesn't affect there jobs as government workers. If this continues, very soon civil servants will be prohibited from eating sliced bread and forced to eat cassava bread. SMDH.

Eko Ile:


You no dry disappoint I swear....



@ Topic. Even though just like the stolen cassava bread idea, this is another stolen and non original idea and attache move, bug at least he stole something that really makes sense.


The progressive are teaching and Jonathan is taking notes like a learner.... Unfortunately, can't take these jokers seriously union they stop and fight corruption, until the get rid of the immunity cover, instil jobs himself stop appointing crooked and shady characters, until they trim all the excess baggage thats eating 80% of the budget while the rest of the country scavenge for the remaining 20% and so on and on and on..

Cant wait to see the joker get sent back to the creeks come 2015...

bcomputer101:



http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-bans-civil-servants-from-taking-chieftaincy-titles/

Afam4eva: Even though the government might have a very good reason to this effect, i don't think it's anyone's business if any civil servant decides to take a chieftain people. It's their personal life and they should live it as they pls as long as it doesn't affect there jobs as government workers. If this continues, very soon civil servants will be prohibited from eating sliced bread and forced to eat cassava bread. SMDH.

Afam4eva: : Even though the government might have a very good reason to this effect, i don't think it's anyone's business if any civil servant decides to take a chieftain people. It's their personal life and they should live it as they pls as long as it doesn't affect there jobs as government workers. If this continues, very soon civil servants will be prohibited from eating sliced bread and forced to eat cassava bread. SMDH.