Offices and Spellings

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Offices and Spellings

The ~Controller General~ of Customs should ensure the safety of borders (nonstandard).
The Comptroller-General of Customs should ensure the safety of borders (standard).

The ~Antony General~ of Lagos State is a sophisticated fellow.
The Attorney General of Lagos State is a sophisticated fellow (standard).

Rest well, Abba Kyari; one of President Buhari’s ~leftenants~ (nonstandard).
Rest well, Abba Kyari; one of President Buhari’s lieutenants (standard).
GAB

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