The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her resignation from the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu, describing the decision as the start of a new phase in her political career.
Onyejeocha disclosed this in a statement shared on her official X account, where she expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve in his administration.
“It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation as Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment,” she stated.
“This decision comes with profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve Nigeria in his administration.”
The former minister emphasised that her resignation does not signal the end of her public service, noting that she remains committed to national development.
“This is not an end but a new beginning. I remain committed to service, to progress, and to building the Nigeria we all deserve,” she added.
Although she did not specify her next political move, her resignation follows the directive by Tinubu requiring political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 elections to step down from their positions.
Onyejeocha is reportedly preparing to return to the House of Representatives to contest for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency seat in Abia State, which she represented for 16 years before her appointment to the Federal Executive Council.
During her tenure, Onyejeocha played key roles in labour reforms aimed at improving workers’ welfare, workplace safety, and employment generation.
