Prosper Okoye
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her immediate resignation, in a move that surprised observers given her short time in office.
In a statement posted on her official X account, Onyejeocha said she was stepping down with gratitude after serving under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation,” she said. “This is not an end but a new beginning. I remain committed to service, to progress, and to building the Nigeria we all deserve.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelOnyejeocha, who was appointed in August 2023, did not give detailed reasons for her departure beyond describing it as a personal decision marking a “new beginning.”
Her exit comes at a critical time for Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, which has been grappling with high unemployment and labour reforms in Africa’s most populous country.
During her tenure, she was involved in efforts aimed at job creation and improving workers’ welfare, though the broader challenges in the labour market persist.
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Before joining the cabinet, Onyejeocha served in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, representing a constituency in Abia State.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
