The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has resigned from her position. In a statement posted on her official X handle on Friday, the former Minister announced her resignation three days after the March 31 deadline set by President Bola Tinubu. She is the third Minister to resign following President Tinubu’s directive for appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to vacate their positions.
Onyejeocha did not disclose the elective position she intends to contest in 2027, but a check on her X page by TVC News revealed that she has updated her status to ‘Former Minister of State of Labour & Employment, Federal Republic of Nigeria.’ Her resignation letter cited by TVC News reads, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation as Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment.”
She expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve Nigeria in his administration and described her tenure as a privilege. Onyejeocha also thanked the ministry staff for their dedication, professionalism, and partnership in strengthening workers’ rights, enhancing workplace safety, and expanding employment opportunities.
Before her appointment as a Minister, Onyejeocha represented Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. She also thanked her constituents for their support.
Her resignation follows similar moves by the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, who is contesting the Gombe State governorship seat, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who also resigned to contest the Bauchi State governorship race.
