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The anti-graft agency concluded its investigation and filed criminal charges against the former minister at the Federal High Court.
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday to face criminal charges over alleged certificate forgery.
Nnaji is to be arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
The former minister entered the courtroom dressed in white attire and a red cap.
He raised his right hand to acknowledge cheers from supporters and others inside the court as he made his way into the room.
The ICPC is expected to charge Nnaji with forgery and making false statements in documents allegedly submitted to public authorities.
The case followed an investigation into the authenticity of academic credentials he allegedly presented during his nomination and screening for ministerial appointment in 2023.
The anti-graft agency concluded its investigation and filed criminal charges against the former minister at the Federal High Court.
The controversy began after a petition questioned the certificates Nnaji allegedly submitted to secure his appointment.
In June, the ICPC obtained a 14-day remand order after telling the court that Nnaji repeatedly failed to honour invitations for questioning despite receiving several notices.
Nnaji subsequently appealed against the order authorising his arrest and asked the court to set it aside.
The ICPC later proceeded with the criminal case after completing its investigation.
Nnaji has denied forging any certificate or making false declarations.
