Paul Givan was in his post for just eight months, and local media reported that the timing of his resignation was coordinated with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to which he belongs.
The DUP supports Northern Ireland’s continued existence inside the UK and opposes reunification with the Republic of Ireland.
"Today marks the end of what has been the privilege of my lifetime -- to serve as the first minister of Northern Ireland,” Givan said in his resignation statement.
"When I first entered the assembly 12 years ago, I never expected to have the opportunity to lead the government and serve the people of Northern Ireland as first minister.
"Holding this office is one that comes with a heavy responsibility, and I have often felt the weight of this burden, to do what is right for all our people."
His resignation is part of a wider range of political actions being taken by the DUP to protest the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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