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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has officially resigned from her position, marking another high-profile exit from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet. She announced her decision in a public statement, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve and describing her tenure as a significant chapter in her career. 
Her resignation comes shortly after a directive from the president requiring all political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 elections to step down before the March 31 deadline. Although Onyejeocha did not explicitly state which position she plans to seek, reports indicate her decision is linked to political ambitions ahead of the elections. 
She becomes one of several ministers to leave the cabinet under this directive, reflecting growing political realignments as Nigeria prepares for the next general elections. In her farewell message, Onyejeocha thanked the president, colleagues, and ministry staff, reaffirming her commitment to national service even as she transitions into the next phase of her political journey.
