The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement released late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s resignation comes amid growing controversy over his academic qualifications. An investigation which revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in Nnaji’s possession, stating that he did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued a certificate.
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.
