All government agencies were also directed to use Mr. Jonathan’s official portrait.

In what is a clear departure from the norm, the presidency has ordered all government functionaries to desist from addressing President Goodluck Jonathan as the “Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” at non-military functions.

The directive is contained in a strongly worded October 14 circular, No SGF/OP/1/S.3/X/664, by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim.

The memo, obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday, was addressed to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, ministers, heads of ministries, departments, agencies and parastatals, the leadership of the National Assembly, and government-owned companies.

“It is further directed that except in purely armed forces programmes, Mr. President should not be addressed as the “Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement warned.

“The approved designation of the President for the purposes of all official correspondence, public announcements or Communication should be “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I am to stress that for all official purposes, Mr. President should be addressed as follows: ‘His Excellency, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Mr. Anyim added, urging strict compliance to the presidential directive by all Nigerians.

This new directive contradicts the norm among public office holders in Nigeria who like their titles, official and otherwise, emphasized at public events. It however, does not remove the fact that the president, by virtue of the constitution, is the commander of the Nigerian armed forces.

Section 130 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) states: “There shall be for the Federation a President. The President shall be the Head of State, the Chief Executive of the Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation.”

Also, Section 218(1) of the constitution spells out the powers of the President as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation to include the power to determine the operational use of the armed forces of the Federation.

The memo did not state the reason for Mr. Jonathan’s decision. But former Nigerian leaders, both military and civilian, have always been called by that title both in military and non-military programmes.

The Circular to this effect can be found here: http://premiumtimesng.com/news/146811-exclusive-dont-call-commander-chief-armed-forces-jonathan-tells-nigerians.html

Who cares? Will that make him stop being incompetent,corrupt and clueless? Nonsense!

Who cares

Does he even deserve the title?? What an imperil material??

Okay...








What about Patience? Should we stop addressing her as the EgberiMama 1 of Nigeria?

l've seen this long before now thats why I'll continue to be your fan. Things that Atiku, Amaechi and others are dying for. Ride on Mr. President we are solidly behind you.

good talk! e no kuku resemble commander!

is there something i dont get clear? Hope he also expunges it from the constitution

Should we call this Humility?

Well God dey

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Humility at the highest order! I expect haters to call him names now. Mitttcchheeww to you haters!

Humility...

So be it then.

How does this reduce his N1 billion for food. Rubbish

berem: Who cares? Will that make him stop being incompetent,corrupt and clueless? Nonsense!

shebi if I insult you back dem go call am cyber bully. This your heart that the president is breaking by his excellent leadership style will eventually burst before 2019. keep hating. foorish garl

berem: Who cares? Will that make him stop being incompetent,corrupt and clueless? Nonsense!

Although i don't like getting myself worked up in discussion that involves politics, but i have to tell you that Jonathan's Calmness and Attitude of being quiet and fair with decision is one of the best qualities of a leader, you do not need to show your stupidity by acting aggressive and always on the new-slight in other to show your power in Government... Obama is a clear Example of a leader who always want to take drastic actions in every situation if not mostly for the intervention of the senate, and this is why he has gotten so many critics all over the world with accusation of wanting to give bad credits to America as well as being an Anti-Christ.

All the people insulting the president here will lie down & lick his shoes if they ever meet him. Oya face me now

berem: Who cares? Will that make him stop being incompetent,corrupt and clueless? Nonsense!

Hater will always hate...

Now 2 all da jobless Anti-Goodluck 4 2015 comrades!!
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ATTACK!!!

ballabriggs: How does this reduce his N1 billion for food. Rubbish

Tell that to the Senate, The President doesn't decide his salary, The Senate made that BILL to favor themselves, if the President doesn't have a higher bill, they themselves wont have as much as they do, so whenever they increase that of the President, they also increase theirs.

Your senators are the ones representing your REGION, so it is your leaders both Federal and State level that is causing the increase in such bills.

It is good to properly address a position.

Humility

eddiebruk:

Tell that to the Senate, The President doesn't decide his salary, The Senate made that BILL to favor themselves, if the President doesn't have a higher bill, they themselves wont have as much as they do, so whenever they increase that of the President, they also increase theirs.

The Senate sent to the Senate a budget of N1 billion for food?

Cool story bro, you care to tell it again?

is it by force sef.....alakunrin maazi gej, i dont know why, but i just keep believing you

eddiebruk:

Although i don't like getting myself worked up in discussion that involves politics, but i have to tell you that Jonathan's Calmness and Attitude of being quiet and fair with decision is one of the best qualities of a leader, you do not need to show your stupidity by acting aggressive and always on the new-slight in other to show your power in Government... Obama is a clear Example of a leader who always want to take drastic actions in every situation if not mostly for the intervention of the senate, and this is why he has gotten so many critics all over the world with accusation of wanting to give bad credits to America as well as being an Anti-Christ.

at the bolded, if you think that is what makes a good leader,then you're absolutely wrong!

Seems oga jona doesn't want the title

nairalanders can now address me as KING ARIZONA commander- in - chief of Armed forces of the federal repulic of ARIZONA Kingdom

ballabriggs:

The Senate sent to the Senate a budget of N1 billion for food?

Cool story bro, you care to tell it again?

Mr Man stick to main topic, this thread is not for N1 billion food.

eddiebruk:

Although i don't like getting myself worked up in discussion that involves politics, but i have to tell you that Jonathan's Calmness and Attitude of being quiet and fair with decision is one of the best qualities of a leader, you do not need to show your stupidity by acting aggressive and always on the new-slight in other to show your power in Government... Obama is a clear Example of a leader who always want to take drastic actions in every situation if not mostly for the intervention of the senate, and this is why he has gotten so many critics all over the world with accusation of wanting to give bad credits to America as well as being an Anti-Christ.

The qualities of a timid man and not a leader please.

Good 1. @ least,he wants 2 de-emphasize d 'military mentality'. 4 crying out loud,GEJ's a democratic(civilian) President & should be known (& adresd) as such.