BREAKING: Minister of Science, Uche Nnaji resigns over certificate forgery scandal

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet over the alleged certificate forgery scandal.

The embattled Minister has been under intense criticism since May, 2025 when the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in a letter said, they could not confirm if Uche Nnaji completed his degree programme as there was no record to show.

Since the letter by UNN became a subject of public debate, diverse opinion tilted towards his sack and outright dismissal by President Bola Tinubu.

Reacting to questions on Monday on the controversial matter, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said, the presidency would not take action until the Court has made a pronouncement as the matter has gone to court.

Surprisingly, his sudden resignation was again confirmed on Tuesday night by the Presidential pokesman through a statement he made available to journalists.

Amid the controversy, Nnaji could not prove his academic qualification, but went to Court to block attempts by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka management to release his academic records.

According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted to the university in 1981 but failed to complete his academic programme and was therefore not awarded any degree.

Reports further revealed that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, also denied issuing the certificate of national service being presented by Nnaji, describing it as inauthentic.