The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer Shem Obafaiye, who became popular for his “my Oga at the top” TV gaffe has finally now risen to the top.
He has been promoted to the rank of deputy commandant general. Obafaiye and two other officers were promoted three days ago.
The photo of Mr Obafaiye being decorated by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo became a talking point on Friday with netizens juxtaposing his latest position to his comical interview years ago.
Sharing the photos of Mr Obafaiye and two other officers on Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior in a tweet said, “As the chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), the minister, @BTOofficial, decorated the three new deputy commandants general of the @official_NSCDC today.”
Over a decade ago, Mr Obafaiye became an internet sensation following his response to question with “My oga at the top” in an interview with Channels TV.
Asked about the website of the NSCDC, Mr Obafaiye said, “Hmmm, the website is, excuse me, my Oga at the top knows the website.” He again cleared his throat and said: “My Oga at the top is working on the website, and I don’t have them”.
The phrase went viral and became a major slogan in Nigerian budding social media space.