Former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka OnyejeochaThe Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her immediate resignation from her position. Onyejeocha, in a statement released via her official X handle, said, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation. I remain committed to service, to progress, and to building the Nigeria we all deserve.”During her tenure, Onyejeocha was instrumental in pushing for reforms in the labour sector, particularly in the areas of job creation and workers’ welfare. Her resignation is expected to have significant implications for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, which has been working to address the country’s high unemployment rate. Prior to her appointment as Minister of State for Labour, Onyejeocha served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Isiukwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State.

Source: Punch April 04, 2026 03:33 UTC