The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr. Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned his appointment following allegations of certificate forgery recently levelled against him.
Nnaji, who was appointed by President Tinubu in August 2023, tendered his resignation on Monday, expressing appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve the nation.
In his resignation letter, the former minister said he had become the target of political blackmail and orchestrated attacks by opponents, a situation he described as “distracting and inconsistent with the dignity of public office.”
“I consider it necessary to step aside to protect the integrity of the government I serve and to allow for an independent review of the allegations,” Nnaji was quoted as saying in his letter.
Accepting the resignation, President Tinubu commended Nnaji for his service and contributions to national development, particularly in advancing innovation and technology initiatives under his ministry.
The President, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, thanked the outgoing minister for his dedication and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Nnaji, a former Commissioner in Enugu State and technology entrepreneur, had been overseeing several reform initiatives in Nigeria’s science and innovation sector before his resignation
