Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, resigned today abruptly .
President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
In a letter thanking President Bola Tinubu for allowing him to serve Nigeria, Nnaji said that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents, citing some allegations against him, especially certificates forgery.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dated October 7, 2025, President Tinubu has accepted Nnaji ‘s resignation , thanks him for his service to the nation and wished him well in future endeavors.