A Federal High Court has dismissed a suit filed by Hon. Nnaji seeking to stop the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from releasing his academic records to a third party. The case, which stemmed from an ongoing certificate scandal, saw Nnaji asking the court to restrain the university from disclosing his credentials, citing privacy concerns. However, the court ruled that the university has the legal right to provide such information when requested for verification purposes, especially in matters of public interest.

In its judgment, the court held that transparency and accountability outweigh personal interests when the credibility of a public figure is in question. The judge emphasized that educational institutions must be allowed to cooperate with lawful investigations and that blocking access to such records could undermine the justice process.

The ruling has sparked reactions, with some Nigerians praising the decision as a step toward promoting integrity in public office. Others believe it sends a strong message that no individual, regardless of status, should hide behind legal technicalities to withhold public information.

Following the judgment, UNN is expected to release the requested academic documents to the concerned authorities. The development marks a major turning point in the certificate controversy surrounding Nnaji, as further scrutiny of his qualifications is now set to continue.