Embattled Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji has finally resigned from office, saying he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents
President Bola Tinubu has accepted his resignation following allegations of certificate forgery against him
Below is the full statement by the Presidency on the resignation:
PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF GEOFFREY NNAJI AS MINISTER
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.
President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.
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.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
October 7, 2025
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
