Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hadiza Bala Usman as SGF, and she is the first woman to ever hold that position in Nigeria. Fact check
Analysis
The claim that Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hadiza Bala Usman as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and that she is the first woman to hold this position in Nigeria is not supported by reliable evidence. All available sources are non-trusted and contain conflicting information, with some reporting the appointment and others explicitly denying it. Notably, fact-checking sources and posts dated around June and July 2025 indicate that the appointment did not occur, and Hadiza Bala Usman remained a Special Adviser rather than SGF. Additionally, the claim that she is the first female SGF is unsubstantiated as no credible official announcement or trusted media confirmation exists. The lack of trusted sources and the presence of contradictory reports suggest the claim is false.
Sources
Denies the appointment and clarifies misinformation about Tinubu appointing Hadiza Bala Usman as SGF.
Reports the appointment but is non-trusted and lacks corroboration.
Claims she is the first female SGF but is non-trusted and unverified.
Only provides background on Hadiza Bala Usman, no mention of SGF appointment.
Claims appointment and first female SGF but is non-trusted and uncorroborated.
Similar to Bron 5, but lacks trusted confirmation.
Fact-check source explicitly denies the appointment.
Focuses on her previous roles, no mention of SGF appointment.
Mentions SGF felicitation but no clear evidence of appointment.
Fact-check denies the appointment and clarifies misinformation.
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