BREAKING: Nnaji resigns as Innovation Minister over certificate forgery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations leveled against him bordering on certificate forgery.

Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation on Tuesday in a letter expressing gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve the nation.

In his resignation letter, the Minister alleged that he had been the target of political blackmail by opponents, describing the situation as a distraction to his duties as minister.

President Tinubu, while acknowledging the resignation, commended Nnaji for his contributions to national development and wished him success in his future endeavours.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.