Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology of Nigeria, resigned from his position on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
His resignation followed allegations and a detailed investigation that accused him of forging his university degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate.
Uche Nnaji submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu, thanking him for the opportunity to serve, and claimed that the allegations were politically motivated blackmail by rivals.
President Tinubu accepted the resignation, expressed appreciation for Nnaji’s service, and wished him success in his future endeavors.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), officially disowned Nnaji’s claimed degree, confirming he did not graduate from there or receive the certificate he presented.