By Prosper Mene
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, following the death of his mother, Mrs. Monica Nnenna Nnaji.
In a statement issued on March 16, 2026, by the State House, President Tinubu mourned the loss alongside the entire Nnaji family. He described the late matriarch as a woman of remarkable resilience, strength, discipline, and sacrifice, who raised four sons through unwavering hard work and moral guidance.
“President Tinubu extends his condolences to Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji… on the passing of his mother, Mrs Monica Nnenna Nnaji,” the statement read. “The President mourns the loss with the Nnaji family and extols the resilience and sacrifice of their late matriarch, who raised four sons through hard work and discipline.”
The President highlighted Mrs. Nnaji’s exemplary life, marked by dedication to her family and values that continue to inspire those she left behind. He encouraged the family to find comfort in her enduring legacy of commitment and perseverance.
President Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and for God to grant the Nnaji family strength and solace during this period of grief.
Chief Uche Nnaji served in the cabinet as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, and the President’s gesture underscores the personal bonds that persist beyond public service.
The news has drawn sympathy from various quarters, including political figures who have also expressed condolences to the family as they prepare for the funeral rites.
