Minister of International Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from the cupboard of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu forward of the 2027 normal elections.
Tuggar’s resignation is seen as a transfer to actualise his governorship ambition in Bauchi State, following the directive requiring political appointees searching for elective workplace to step down earlier than the March 31, 2026 deadline.
In a resignation letter addressed to the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, the previous minister expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the chance to serve and contribute to the administration’s 4-D overseas coverage technique.
He additionally appreciated the administration and employees of the Ministry of International Affairs, in addition to members of the diplomatic neighborhood, for his or her assist throughout his tenure.
Throughout his time in workplace, Tuggar superior Nigeria’s overseas coverage via initiatives centered on people-centred diplomacy, together with humanitarian evacuations, scholarship facilitation for Nigerians overseas, and assist for residents within the diaspora.
His tenure additionally noticed elevated diaspora engagement, together with efforts to develop a structured database of Nigerians overseas to strengthen their participation in nationwide growth.
Tuggar additional strengthened bilateral and multilateral relations via strategic engagements with international companions, notably inside the International South, whereas selling regional safety cooperation.
He additionally prioritised {economic} diplomacy, positioning Nigeria as a lovely funding vacation spot, particularly within the power sector, and facilitating diplomatic interventions that secured the discharge of detained Nigerians overseas.
The resignation letter was acquired on behalf of the SGF by Abubakar Kana, Everlasting Secretary, Basic Companies Workplace.
His resignation was conveyed in a press release issued by his Particular Assistant on Media and Communications Technique, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
By Michael Olugbode
Times Nigeria