The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of the international passport of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, to enable him travel abroad for medical treatment.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order on Monday after hearing a motion filed by Nnaji’s counsel, Ogwu Onoja, SAN.
In a brief ruling, the Judge ordered the passport — deposited as part of his bail conditions — released and adjourned the case to October 26 for continuation of trial.
Nnaji, 63, is standing trial on a six-count charge filed by the ICPC bordering on alleged certificate forgery, false information and corruption.
He was arraigned on July 13 and pleaded not guilty.
The ICPC alleges that between August 2023 and October 2025, while serving as minister, Nnaji received over 29.5 million naira in salaries and allowances, which it describes as proceeds of unlawful acts.
The anti-graft agency also accuses him of presenting a forged NYSC certificate numbered A231309 and a purported University of Nigeria, Nsukka degree certificate in Microbiology/Biochemistry to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation during his ministerial documentation.
