{"id":198327,"date":"2026-04-03T20:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/onyejeocha-resigns-as-minister-of-state-for-labour"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:53:04","slug":"onyejeocha-resigns-as-minister-of-state-for-labour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/onyejeocha-resigns-as-minister-of-state-for-labour","title":{"rendered":"Onyejeocha resigns as Minister of State for Labour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians as she formally stepped down from her position.<\/p>\n<p>Onyejeocha made this known in a message shared on her social media handle on Friday, describing the end of her tenure as the closing of \u201ca significant chapter\u201d in her journey of public service.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing President Tinubu, the minister thanked him for the opportunity to serve in his administration and for the confidence reposed in her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am profoundly grateful for the opportunity you gave me to serve Nigeria in your administration. Your trust, support, and visionary leadership have been invaluable,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking under your Renewed Hope Agenda has been an honor and privilege. Thank you for believing in my capacity to contribute to nation-building.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also appreciated the leadership and staff of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for their support and collaboration during her time in office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, Directors, and every member of staff, thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and partnership,\u201d Onyejeocha stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we advanced policies that protected workers\u2019 rights, promoted workplace safety, and expanded employment opportunities. Your commitment to service made every achievement possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She further expressed appreciation to her constituents in Isuikwuato\/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, noting that their support and prayers sustained her throughout her service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo my constituents, you have been my inspiration and my strength. Your support, prayers, and belief in me have sustained me through this journey and will continue to,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>She also thanked Nigerians for their support and engagement during her tenure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cServing Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life. As one chapter closes, another opens. I remain committed to service, to progress, and to building the Nigeria we all deserve,\u201d Onyejeocha said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians as she formally stepped down from her position. 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