‎Certificate forgery: Science and Technology Minister, Uche Nnaji, resigns

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of certificate forgery.
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‎The announcement was made in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja.
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‎It will be recalled that President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
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‎In his resignation letter on Tuesday, Nnaji thanked the President for allowing him to serve the country.
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‎The Minister claimed that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents.
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‎Tinubu, however, thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.
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An online report alleged that Nnaji forged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates he presented to secure his ministerial appointment in 2023.