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