Yusuf Tuggar Resigns As Nigeria’s Foreign Minister

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has stepped down as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In his resignation letter, he thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and praised the administration’s “4D Foreign Policy Strategy.” He also expressed appreciation to the ministry’s staff and the diplomatic community for their support during his tenure.

His leadership focused on people-centred diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and strengthening bilateral and regional ties, including security cooperation and economic diplomacy to boost foreign investment.

Tuggar submitted his resignation ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees.