Former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has announced his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, saying the decision was made to protect his integrity and avoid unnecessary distractions from the government’s work.
Nnaji’s resignation, confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, comes amid growing controversy over his academic records and allegations of certificate forgery.
In a statement released shortly after stepping down, Nnaji explained that his decision followed “deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.”
He described the accusations against him as part of “an orchestrated, politically motivated campaign of falsehood and malicious attacks” that had caused him personal distress and threatened to derail the vital work of his ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President.
“These unfounded allegations and media distortions have not only caused personal distress but have also begun to distract from the vital work of the ministry,” Nnaji said.
The former minister emphasized that his resignation should not be seen as an admission of guilt but rather as a principled move to uphold due process and respect ongoing judicial proceedings.
His exit marks the latest in a series of political controversies testing the Tinubu administration’s stance on integrity and accountability within its cabinet.
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