The former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has explained the reasons behind his resignation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, citing “a sustained campaign of falsehood” and “politically motivated attacks” against his person and office.
In a statement he personally signed and posted on his X handle, @ChiefUcheNnaji on Tuesday, Nnaji said his decision followed deep reflection and consultations with his family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.
According to him, the malicious allegations circulating in the media over the past week had caused personal distress and were beginning to distract from the vital work of the ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
He emphasized that his resignation was not an admission of guilt but a principled decision made out of respect for due process and the ongoing judicial proceedings.
“As someone who has spent more than five decades building a reputation anchored on hard work, honour, and service to humanity, I cannot in good conscience allow these distractions to cast a shadow over the noble objectives of this administration,” he said.
The former minister expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, reaffirming his support for the President’s vision of a technologically driven Nigeria.
President Tinubu had earlier accepted Nnaji’s resignation, wishing him well in his future endeavours.
Read the full statement below:
Statement by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji,
Former Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
For Immediate Release
Abuja, Nigeria — October 07, 2025
After deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians, I have today tendered my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
This decision did not come lightly. Over the past week, an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks have been waged against my person, integrity, and office across print, electronic, and social media platforms. These unfounded allegations and media distortions have not only caused personal distress but have also begun to distract from the vital work of the Ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.
As someone who has spent more than five decades building a reputation anchored on hard work, honour, and service to humanity, I cannot in good conscience allow these distractions to cast a shadow over the noble objectives of this administration. My decision to step aside is therefore a personal choice — not an admission of guilt, but rather a principled decision to respect the sanctity of due process and to preserve the integrity of the judicial proceedings currently before the court. In the end, justice will prevail, and history will vindicate the just.
I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he reposed in me and for the privilege to serve in his cabinet. His vision for a renewed, innovative, and technologically driven Nigeria is one I continue to hold dear, and I pledge my unflinching support to his administration and its transformative goals.
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
Former Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
Federal Republic of Nigeria
