Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, facing allegations of submitting a forged certificate, has urged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka to release his academic transcript—citing proof of his 1985 graduation and accusing the institution of political bias—while pursuing legal action after its refusal to comply with a court order.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, is urging the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to release his academic transcript, amid allegations that he submitted a forged certificate during his 2023 ministerial appointment.
Nnaji claims he graduated from UNN in 1985 with a degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry, earning a Second Class Lower. The university, however, has reportedly denied recognizing him as a graduate.
Minister Defends His Credentials
In a press briefing held in Abuja, Nnaji—through his spokesperson, Dr. Robert Ngwu—accused UNN of providing contradictory statements about his academic history, calling the situation “politically motivated.”
He presented several documents as proof, including:
- A 1985 graduation brochure listing him as “Nnaji Uchenna G”
- A letter from the UNN Registrar, Dr. Celine Ngozi Nnebedum, verifying his admission in 1981 and graduation in 1985
“This isn’t just about me. It’s about defending the truth, protecting institutional integrity, and ensuring universities don’t become tools of partisan politics,” Nnaji stated.
Legal Action Against UNN
Despite a court order directing UNN to release his transcript, the university has reportedly failed to comply.
As a result, Nnaji has taken legal action. The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for November 10, 2025, regarding his application for a writ of mandamus—a legal directive requiring the university to release his transcript and safeguard his academic records.
Justice Hauwa Yilwa adjourned the case after UNN’s legal team failed to respond within the court’s timeline.
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