Innovation Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns Following Certificate Forgery Allegations

Geoffrey Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has stepped down following allegations of certificate forgery.

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the resignation on Tuesday, noting that the President has accepted Nnaji’s decision to leave office.

“President Tinubu accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology following allegations leveled against him,” Onanuga said.

Appointed in August 2023, Nnaji expressed appreciation in his resignation letter for the opportunity to serve the nation and claimed that he had “been a target of blackmail by political opponents.”

The statement added that President Tinubu thanked Nnaji for his contributions and wished him success in his future endeavours.