In Nigeria, you see people go with titles like: Engr. Tunde Osuofia, Dr. and Dr. (Mrs.) Sunday Omomo, Barr. Ben Dansokoto,
Chief (Dr.) Umolu etc.

Why are we so dumb?

Hmmmmmm what is dumb about that ?

If you are a Chief and also a Doctor, what do you call the person when addressing him in a formal letter ?

because we are too educated to have any sense

I saw one recently, Engr (Dr) xxxxx Shobanjo -- to be fair to her, she might not address herself that way
but naija media- Bisi Olatilo

alj harem: Hmmmmmm what is dumb about that ?

If you are a Chief and also a Doctor, what do you call the person when addressing him in a formal letter ?

Chief supersedes Dr. so the person should be addressed simply as Chief Bleep

Obiagu1:

Chief supersedes Dr. so the person should be addressed simply as Chief Bleep

Obiagu what of those Prof in foreign countries they address as MEngr, Phd etc Williams.

I am looking a letter to show you *

personally, i feel that titles are what mediocres use to shield themselves. You would agree with me that no genuinely schooled individual would let his title trail him a mile behind.

wHAT'S IN A NAME?

Na wa o !

I no fit find letter

alj harem:

Obiagu what of those Prof in foreign countries they address as MEngr, Phd etc Williams.

I am looking a letter to show you *

You do not use titles if you are using a professional designation like Ph.D, P.Eng or Esquire.
The formal or social way to address such a person is Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs. Ms. etc.

Obiagu1:

You do not use titles if you are using a professional designation like Ph.D, P.Eng or Esquire.
The formal or social way to address such a person is Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs. Ms. etc.

Oh I see what you mean, you know we learn everyday.

Dis Guy: because we are too educated to have any sense

I saw one recently, Engr (Dr) xxxxx Shobanjo -- to be fair to her, she might not address herself that way
but naija media- Bisi Olatilo

LMAO @ Engr (Dr)

Obiagu I actually though those people written English was right you know

Go ask Newswatch abi na Guardian they paid for libel by not addressing a Barrister who is a Chief with that title, dem eyes clear.

Infact you will see a Pharmacist (Dr) Pilot, His Execellency as Titles before somebody's name one day. If you talk you will be accused of jealous bad belleism.

Titles are wonderful when dealing with the Nigerian Police, abeg!

naijababe: Titles are wonderful when dealing with the Nigerian Police, abeg!

correct ma

naijababe: Titles are wonderful when dealing with the Nigerian Police, abeg!

Chief. Engr. Dr. Mrs. Forexologist, Otun Iyalode of Lagos Naijababe. DS.c Ph.d Cantab, FNIE, IIEE, IIE, FIET, MBA, OFR. PSI.

Iba!

Kilode?!:


Chief. Engr. Dr. Mrs. Forexologist, Otun Iyalode of Lagos Naijababe. DS.c Ph.d Cantab, FNIE, IIEE, IIE, FIET, MBA, OFR. PSI.

Iba!

wetin be IIE sef

alj harem:

wetin be IIE sef

International Institute of Effizy

Kilode?!:


Chief. Engr. Dr. Mrs. Forexologist, Otun Iyalode of Lagos Naijababe. DS.c Ph.d Cantab, FNIE, IIEE, IIE, FIET, MBA, OFR. PSI.

Iba!

Only me Na where my name go kon dey o? Eku'ya ana o

naijababe:

Only me Na where my name go kon dey o? Eku'ya ana o

Name Ke? What do you need a name for when you have all those important titles?

It's just a manifestation of how conceited we can be as a poeple. Attaching so much importance to a degree/qualification which most times we don't use as our primary means of earning a living: we are normally too busy engaged in politics or chasing contracts. The modest ones just answer to 'Mr' unless of course they're a medical doctor.

The one i can't understand is 'Architect' . Give yourself the task of searching for one world-class construction they've designed in the country -never mind abroad- and you'll come a cropper.

@ Obiagu

I think it's more of a 'statement maker' than anything. People who answer Dr, Engr, Esq, and etc deserve to be properly recognized for their work because it's not easy to spend x amount of years studying in a university. Let's give honor to who honor is due.

An Igbo proverb goes, let one answer what he was appointed.

Add Eze of Nairaland, Oba of Nairaland et al to that list too.

odumchi: @ Obiagu

I think it's more of a 'statement maker' than anything. People who answer Dr, Engr, Esq, and etc deserve to be properly recognized for their work because it's not easy to spend x amount of years studying in a university. Let's give honor to who honor is do.

An Igbo proverb goes, let one answer what he was appointed.

Statement maker

A beg, it's a gross display of ignorance. You don't create a title when non exists!
I can see their work all over Nigeria where they are "properly" displayed; mediocrity everywhere.

A form of filling up the gap created by inferiority complex

Obiagu1:

Statement maker

A beg, it's a gross display of ignorance. You don't create a title when non exists!
I can see their work all over Nigeria where they are "properly" displayed; mediocrity everywhere.

It's a different story when someone bestows titles upon himself, but when one actually works to earn them, he or she should be acknowledged for all of them be it one or twenty.

odumchi:

It's a different story when someone bestows titles upon himself, but when one actually works to earn them, he or she should be acknowledged for all of them be it one or twenty.

Even when such title does not exist?

When I was in the university a lecturer once walked me out of his office and warned me never to step a foot there again. What was my offence? I addressed him as 'Mr' .. But I never knew he had compeleted his doctorate degree then. For naija title na serious mata o.

Obiagu1:

Even when such title does not exist?

I thought you were talking about titles like: Dr., Esq., Eng., and etc?

odumchi:

I thought you were talking about titles like: Dr., Esq., Eng., and etc?

Is Eng. or Engr. a title? Let me know your level of exposure

Obiagu1:

Is Eng. or Engr. a title? Let me know your level of exposure

Actually it is. Once a person becomes a qualified engineer he or she earns the title 'Engr' just as a medical student would earn 'Dr'. In fact, I have a relative who answers 'Engr'.

odumchi:

Actually it is. Once a person becomes a qualified engineer he or she earns the title 'Engr' just as a medical student would earn 'Dr'. In fact, I have a relative who answers 'Engr'.

Unfortunately, Engr. does not exist. Just don't argue that.

Inherited from the British, eg, General (Sir) Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière. Field Marshal, The Right Honourable Bernard Law Montgomery,
The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
KG GCB DSO PC. The Right Honourable Tony Blair.