The resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji the minister with fake certificate saga was revealed in a press statement released by President Tinubu’s special adviser on Information and strategy; Mr Bayo Onanuga dated 7th of October, 2025 reads:
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.
