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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, following allegations levelled against him.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation on Monday, expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation.
In his resignation letter, the former minister said he had become a target of blackmail by political opponents but did not provide further details.
President Tinubu, in response, thanked Nnaji for his service and wished him success in his future endeavours.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, October 7, 2025.
