Summary
Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned after accusations surfaced that he had forged his academic certificates. An investigation suggested he submitted false documents to President Bola Tinubu. The minister denies the claims and says he completed his degree, but records from the university and the National Youth Service Corps do not support his statement.
Key Facts
- Uche Nnaji resigned as Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology.
- Allegations arose that Nnaji forged his academic certificates.
- A newspaper claimed he submitted false documents during his 2023 ministerial appointment.
- Nnaji denies these allegations, stating he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
- The university reported no records of him completing a degree there.
- The National Youth Service Corps could not verify the certificate Nnaji presented in 2023.
- It is rare for Nigerian ministers to leave office; Nnaji is the second to do so under President Tinubu.
