Alleged forgery: Ex-minister, Nnaji gets court permission to travel abroad for medical care
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted permission to the former minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, to travel abroad for medical treatment. Consequently, the judge on Monday ordered that the international passport of former minister be released to him to enable him undertake the trip. The Independent Corrupt […] Alleged forgery:…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to former Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji to travel abroad for medical treatment, according to a ruling by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The court ordered the release of Nnaji's international passport to facilitate his trip. Nnaji is currently facing six charges, including alleged certificate forgery, false information, and corruption, brought forth by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on July 13, 2023.
The charges stem from Nnaji's alleged receipt of N29,578,466.67 in salary and allowances between August 2023 and October 2025 while serving in his ministerial role, which the ICPC deemed proceeds of unlawful acts under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. Additionally, the commission accused Nnaji of using his position to benefit himself by receiving the salary and allowances, in violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.
The remaining charges revolve around alleged certificate forgery and the creation and use of false documents, specifically a National Youth Service Corps certificate and a purported degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. On the day the court order was issued, a motion was filed seeking the passport release for Nnaji's medical journey.
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