ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, following allegations levelled against him.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the President, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation.
In his resignation letter, the former minister claimed he had been the target of political blackmail, describing the allegations against him as part of a sustained campaign by his political opponents.
“I remain deeply grateful for the confidence reposed in me by Your Excellency and the privilege to contribute my quota to national development. However, the current situation necessitates that I step aside to protect the integrity of the administration I proudly served,” Nnaji was quoted as saying in the letter.
President Tinubu, while acknowledging the letter, commended Nnaji for his service to the nation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, October 7, 2025, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. The President thanks him for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours,” the statement read.
Nnaji’s exit marks the first cabinet resignation since the President reshuffled his team earlier in the year to strengthen policy delivery across key sectors.
The Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry played a pivotal role under Nnaji’s leadership in advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation and innovation ecosystem, with several initiatives aimed at strengthening research, local manufacturing, and technological innovation.
It was not immediately clear who would be named to replace Nnaji as the substantive minister.
