Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology<\/p>\n
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s cabinet. His resignation, tendered in a letter on Tuesday, comes amid allegations reportedly leveled against him.<\/p>\n
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation, noting that he had been a target of blackmail by political opponents.<\/p>\n
In accepting his resignation, President Tinubu commended Nnaji for his service to the country and wished him success in his future endeavours.<\/p>\n
The announcement was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on October 7, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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