MINISTER OF POWER BARTH NNAJI RESIGNS! Professor Barth Nnaji who was untill tuesday 28th August 2012 minister of Power resigned his appointment. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Dr. Reuben Abati, the president Dr. Goodluck Jonathan accepted the resignation and thanked him for his services. No reason was given for the resignation. Prof. Nnaji has been under pressure lately as he has been having running battle with staff of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), they accused him of not paying them the correct amount of their severance benefits. They also alleged that the minister toyed with some power contracts.