Yusuf Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs

All Progressives Congress Borno State

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Bio Summary

Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since August 2023. A seasoned diplomat and public administrator from Borno State, he previously served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany and UN Representative. Armed with economics and business credentials, Tuggar brings international negotiation experience and a nuanced understanding of global diplomacy to Nigeria’s foreign policy agenda.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Economics — Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Postgraduate Studies, Harvard University (likely a specialized program or executive course), as well as an MBA from a U.S. institution.

Professional Background

Career diplomat with postings in New York, London, Beijing, and Washington, D.C.
Served as Ambassador of Nigeria to Germany, and concurrently as Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other organizations in Germany.
Owned and operated a private business specializing in logistics and shipping in Nigeria.
Made multiple bids for governorship of Borno State under the APC; though unsuccessful, these underscored his public policy interests.