Uche Nnaji, minister of innovation, science, and technology, has resigned from the position.
Nnaji who was appointed minister by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023, resigned following the allegations of certificate forgery against him.
He was alleged to have has forged the credentials he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the senate during his ministerial confirmation.
An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES newspaper revealed his that Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates he presented to Tinubu, as well as to the offices of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the senate, were forged.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said President Bola Tinubu has accepted Nnaji’s resignation.
The statement said, “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.”
Before his resignation, a federal high court in Abuja dismissed Nnaji’s request to stop the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), from releasing his academic records.
