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Tinubu Summons Embattled Minister Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

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9 months ago

Tinubu Summons Embattled Minister Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

President Bola Tinubu has summoned the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over allegations that he forged his university certificates.

Premium Times had reported that Nnaji did not graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), alleging that the minister forged the academic documents he submitted for his appointment.

The minister had claimed to have graduated from UNN in 1985 with a degree in microbiology.

However, the newspaper’s investigation revealed that Nnaji was required to retake a course in virology in 1986, having failed it in 1985, and therefore could not have graduated in the year he claimed.

Reports say the controversy over the minister’s academic record prompted the president to summon him to the presidential villa.

As of the time of filing this report, Nnaji was still at the villa to clarify issues surrounding his academic qualifications.