Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications & Strategy Mr Dele Alake has said President Bola Tinubu has not approved any salary increase, and no such proposal has been brought before him for consideration
Alake said this while reacting to a story of the purported 114% increase in the salary of the President, Vice President, elected Federal and State political office holders and judicial officers.
According to him, the unfounded story gained prominence on social media and in a section of mainstream media, again, brings to the fore the danger fake news poses to the society and our national well-being.
He added that “The misinformation was, obviously, contrived to create ill-will for the new administration, slow down the upward momentum and massive goodwill the Tinubu-led administration is currently enjoying among Nigerians as a result of its fast paced, dynamic and progressive policies
While tasking media practitioners on professionalism, Alake said it is important to reiterate to journalists, media managers, and members of the public that stories on government activities and policy issues that do not emanate from approved official communication channels should be ignored.
“Media practitioners are enjoined to, at all times, cross-check their stories to ensure accurate reportage, which is the hallmark of responsible journalism
