President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of forgery against him.
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Recall that President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Nnaji resigned this Tuesday in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.
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“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,” Onanuga stated.
LEADERSHIP reports that Nnaji was accused of forging a University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) certificate, which he presented for ministerial screening in August, 2023.
