Abuja, Nigeria – October 8, 2025
Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned from his position following allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him.
The resignation was confirmed in an official statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, President Tinubu has accepted Nnaji’s decision to step down.
Nnaji was appointed to the federal cabinet in August 2023 as part of President Tinubu’s efforts to drive technological advancement and innovation across the country.
Though details surrounding the allegations remain unclear, the development has stirred public interest and renewed calls for stricter vetting of public officeholders.
The Presidency has not yet announced a replacement for the minister.