ICPC Arrests Former Minister Uche Nnaji Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Uche Nnaji was arrested by the ICPC on 1 July 2026 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over allegations of forging his UNN degree and NYSC discharge certificate.
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Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Uche Nnaji has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of certificate forgery.
The arrest occurred on 1 July 2026 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, according to Mr. Odey, a spokesperson for the ICPC, as reported by Peoples Gazette. Nnaji was taken into custody upon arrival at the airport.
Channels Television reported that Nnaji is accused of forging his University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate and his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. Legit.ng corroborated these details, stating the arrest followed an ICPC investigation into the authenticity of the documents.
Premium Times confirmed that the former minister is currently in ICPC custody in Abuja. The agency has not disclosed further details about the investigation or potential charges.
Daily Trust reported that the ICPC cited two main reasons for Nnaji's detention, including his failure to honour multiple invitations from the commission prior to his arrest. The agency did not elaborate on the nature of these invitations or the specific findings that led to the arrest.