NYSC Denies Issuing Certificate Linked to Ex-Minister Nnaji

In a shocking turn of events, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied issuing a certificate linked to former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji. According to reports by Premium Times Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria, and Tribune Online, the NYSC made this revelation during the ongoing trial of the ex-minister on six counts, including alleged forgery of an NYSC discharge certificate. The NYSC’s Assistant Director in the Department of Certification, Yusuf Jumare, testified as the second prosecution witness in the case on Tuesday. Mr. Jumare highlighted four defects in the certificate presented by Mr. Nnaji, which led the NYSC to disown it. The specific defects cited include inconsistencies in the dates, signatures, and seals on the certificate. The trial is ongoing, and Mr. Nnaji has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The denial of the certificate by the NYSC is a significant development in the case, as it raises questions about the authenticity of the certificate presented by the ex-minister. This matter is of importance to Nigerian readers, as it involves a high-profile individual and sheds light on the integrity of official documents.