Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following controversy over his educational {qualifications}. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a press release saying that President Bola Tinubu had accepted it and wished Nnaji properly.

The transfer got here after an investigation revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science diploma Nnaji claimed to carry. UNN mentioned that he was admitted in 1981 however by no means accomplished his research or acquired a certificates. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) additionally mentioned the certificates of nationwide service Nnaji introduced couldn’t be verified.

In his resignation letter, Nnaji mentioned he had been a goal of political blackmail. Tinubu appointed him to the Federal Executive Council in August 2023.

Minister Uche Nnaji.



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