Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned amid growing controversy surrounding allegations leveled against him.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu acknowledged Nnaji’s contribution to the administration’s innovation drive, particularly in the areas of digital research, indigenous technology development, and scientific collaboration.