The Presidency has disassociated itself from a yacht seen flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France.

PUNCH Online reported that a video of the yacht, which displayed the Nigerian flag during a vacation in the French town, went viral on social media, sparking reactions from netizens.

In response to the video, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, Otega Ogra, clarified via his social media page on Saturday that the yacht in question belongs to a private individual.

Ogra explained that flags used by the President or the Armed Forces do not feature a coat of arms, stressing that the official Nigerian flag is Green-White-Green without any additional symbols.

He wrote, “There have been false claims circulating that a private individual’s yacht spotted in St. Tropez is a Nigerian government yacht. Here are some points to consider in order to discern the truth.

“The 42-metre Benetti yacht currently being circulated online has been privately owned for around five years since its construction.

“It is important to note that this specific yacht has no connection or ownership ties to the Nigerian government, President, or Armed Forces. Any claims or assertions suggesting otherwise are simply untrue and inaccurate. It is not uncommon for luxury yachts to fly the flag of the owner’s country as well as the flag of the country in which they are registered.

“The official Nigerian flag is Green-White-Green without a coat of arms in the middle. Flags representing the Nigerian President or the Armed Forces do not contain a coat of arms in the centre. Placing anything in the centre of the flag is a clear deviation.”

Lowvoltage:
I pray that one day we will forget tribal or religious affiliation and come together as a country, and I pray that Nigeria will be great in our lifetime..amen.

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vanbonattel:
Leo Ogra, we think you might be lying. The heads of this administration has demonstrated in all their previous known actions to be heavily involved in lives of luxury and purchase of flamboyance, even at the detriment of people's wellbeing.

Tell your employers that we don't believe this lie. We think he owns the yacht and many others not yet found.

nedu666:
So why would a private citizen place Nigeria flag on his yatch

Peacefulguy90:
.... Please increase the volume,how many times has a private individual place Nigerian flag on their vehicles and private jets.......this government to lie i swear

dre11:


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