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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following recent allegations against him, News360 Nigeria reports.

Nnaji, who joined the federal cabinet in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve.

In his letter, the former minister stated that his decision to step down was influenced by what he described as a “campaign of blackmail” orchestrated by political opponents. He, however, thanked President Tinubu for the confidence and trust reposed in him throughout his tenure.

Reacting to the development, President Tinubu appreciated Nnaji for his service to the nation and wished him well in his future endeavours.

The announcement was contained in a statement released on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Orlandoo:
After being called out by sane and hardworking Nigerians who are mainly Obidients. A new Nigeria is POssible.

Hostpic29:
Very good and courageous of him to resign. If it's some

immortalcrown:
This is exactly what Agbado should have done during the 2023 election campaign.

But did the minister actually resign?

If actually Uche did not complete his degree program, what was the problem? He is from a wealthy family. He was born into wealth. So, what stopped him from completing his degree program in UNN?

CaptainFM1:
What does the law state about forgery? Lawyers in the house should comment. I don't think resignation alone is sufficient. He should be tried as well.

SnoppyG:
they really get at him, he has no choice to resign. politics bad gani