The resignation of Minister Nnaji was confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, amidst escalating controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
- Minister’s Identity: Geoffrey Uche Nnaji (also referred to as Uche Nnaji in reports) served as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, having been appointed in August 2023.
- The Allegation: The minister was facing allegations of certificate forgery. Reports indicated that one of the institutions he claimed to have attended, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), had disowned a certificate attributed to him in a fresh letter to investigative journalists.
- The Resignation: Nnaji tendered his resignation in a letter to President Tinubu, where he reportedly stated that he had become a target of political blackmail due to the allegations, prompting his decision to step down.
- Presidential Acceptance: Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed that President Tinubu had accepted the resignation, stating, “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.” The President thanked Nnaji for his service and wished him well.
The resignation follows an extensive investigation into multiple alleged certificate forgeries within the current administration. This incident has reignited public debate about integrity and accountability for public office holders in Nigeria.
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