Science Minister, Nnaji Resigns Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has officially resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet.

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

According to the statement, Nnaji resigned from his role following allegations against him.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.

“President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.

“Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents.

President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours,” the statement reads.