President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, following allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him.Nnaji’s resignation, which took effect on Monday evening, comes amid growing controversy over claims that he presented falsified academic credentials during his ministerial screening and appointment process.
According to sources within the Presidency, the decision was aimed at allowing investigations to proceed without interference and to uphold the administration’s commitment to integrity and accountability in public service.President Tinubu was said to have commended
Nnaji for his contributions to the government’s science and technology initiatives while urging public officials to maintain the highest standards of transparency.A statement from the State House indicated that an acting minister would be announced soon to oversee the ministry pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.