Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Resigns to Pursue 2027 Elections

Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, announced her resignation on Friday, sharing her decision via a letter on social media. She becomes the third cabinet member to resign following President Bola Tinubu's directive for appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 elections to vacate their positions.

While she did not disclose the specific position she intends to contest, her resignation is part of a broader trend, as similar moves were made by Minister of Transport Alkali and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue governorship races in Gombe and Bauchi States, respectively. In her resignation letter, Onyejeocha expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Tinubu and the members of the Federal Executive Council for the opportunity to serve, emphasizing her commitment to continue working towards Nigeria's progress.

She reflected on her tenure as a privilege and acknowledged the contributions of her ministry's staff in enhancing worker rights and workplace safety.