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Honourable Minister Of Foreign Affairs

Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Name:Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar

Bio:Seasoned diplomat and policymaker leading Nigeria’s global engagement under His Excellency - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Born:March 12, 1967 (North-Eastern State)

EducationUSIU–San Diego; University of Cambridge (Chevening Scholar)

Sworn In:August 21, 2023

Speaks:English, Hausa, Arabic

Professional Career: Oil & Gas Executive (25+ yrs): CEO, Nordic Oil and Gas Services Ltd | Strategic Consultant & Political Risk Analyst | Journalist & Thought-Leader | Member, House of Representatives (2007–2011): Gamawa Constituency| Gubernatorial Candidate: Bauchi State (two election cycles) | Ambassador to Germany (2017–2023): Deepened bilateral ties and trade relations.

About Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, born on March 12, 1967, in North-Eastern State, Nigeria, is a seasoned diplomat and politician currently serving as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Since August 21, 2023, he has steered Nigeria’s foreign policy through the innovative “4D Doctrine”—Demography, Development, Diaspora, and Democracy—working to elevate Nigeria’s regional influence, economic partnerships, cultural heritage, and citizen protection worldwide.

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Tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs

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What Next?

Ambassador Tuggar is now focusing on deepening South–South partnerships, unlocking new trade corridors, and expanding cultural exchange programs to showcase Nigeria’s leadership on the world stage.