Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal
The issue of certificate forgery by a government official is making the rounds again.
As the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him.
Before his resignation, an investigation revealed that Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate 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.
“He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria,” the statement reads.
“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.”
