Lawyer and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has said that the resignation of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over alleged certificate forgery, represents a major indictment of Nigeria’s educational and governance systems.
Speaking on ARISE News, Tietie declared that, “This matter transcends mere prosecution; the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system is on a global stage.”
He lamented that the scandal had embarrassed Nigeria’s academic institutions, saying, “The Alumni of the University of Nigeria Association must feel embarrassed that its certificates could be so easily procured, allowing individuals who did not graduate to claim they have.”
Tietie warned that the case highlights “numerous systemic failures among those responsible for conducting verifications,” insisting that the controversy must not be treated as an isolated incident.
He stressed that, “Uche Nnaji has committed grievous offences not only against the Nigerian education system and the Tinubu administration but also against the criminal laws of Nigeria.”
The lawyer also called for a wider investigation, stating that, “There should be a total audit of all those persons who have forged results in the federal executive service in general.”
Describing Nnaji’s resignation as “a presumption of his guilt,” Tietie said authorities must go beyond rhetoric to restore public confidence. He urged the government to ensure accountability, reminding officials that “sovereignty of this country belongs to the people” and that Nigerians deserve transparency in governance.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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