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Geoffrey NnajI Resigns As Minister Over Alleged Certificate Scandal

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The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Godfrey Uche Nnaji, on Tuesday resigned his appointment following some allegations against him.

Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman,  confirmed his resignation via his official X account today.

According to him, President Bola Tinubu had accepted the resignation and wished him well.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.”

“President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.

“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’s statement read.

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