StateArticle:Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has stepped down from his position in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
Tuggar submitted his resignation letter on Monday, March 31 2026, just one day before the deadline set by the President for all political appointees planning to contest in the 2027 elections to leave office.
According to reports and confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the former minister is eyeing the governorship of Bauchi State. He is expected to contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 polls.In his resignation,
Tuggar reportedly thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and highlighted the administration’s achievements in foreign policy.
This move is part of a growing wave of resignations as several senior officials step aside to pursue their own political ambitions ahead of the next general elections.
Tuggar, who hails from Bauchi, served as Nigeria’s top diplomat and was known for his role in advancing the country’s “4D Foreign Policy Strategy” on the global stage.Many are now watching closely to see who will be appointed as the next Foreign Minister and how this will affect Nigeria’s international engagements in the coming months.