Onyejeocha Resigns as Minister of State for Labour

Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, announced her resignation on April 3, 2026, via social media. In her statement, she thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and his visionary leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda. She expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment leadership and staff, noting their collaboration advanced policies protecting workers' rights, promoting workplace safety, and expanding employment opportunities. Onyejeocha also thanked her constituents in Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency and all Nigerians for their support. She described her tenure as "a significant chapter" in her public service journey and affirmed her continued commitment to nation-building. This ministerial change may impact ongoing labor policy initiatives and stakeholder engagements with the ministry. Those with pending matters should anticipate a transition period as new leadership assumes responsibility. The resignation comes without public explanation for the departure.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/03/onyejeocha-resigns-as-minister-of-state-for-labour/