H. E. Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar was born on 12th March, 1967 to the family of late Senator Abubakar Tuggar of Udubo, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Tuggar was Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany from 2007 – 2011.
In addition to being a seasoned Diplomat, he is a successful business man, a philanthropist, and an astute politician who has served the country in various capacities. He was a Member of the House of Representatives for Gamawa Federal Constituency from 2007 – 2011.
He actively contributed to various Committees in the House of Representatives. These included House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Public Procurement; Petroleum (Upstream); Legislative budgeting; Agriculture; Public Petitions; Labour; and Interior.
The Honourable Minister equally has an impressive educational background. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the prestigious University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the United States International University in San Diego, United States of America.
He did his Advanced Level Studies at Saint Bede’s School in East Sussex, England. He had his secondary and primary school education in Kwara and Kano States of Nigeria respectively.
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NICCI Commends Milestone as Traxport Rail Services Secures Rail Operating Licence
The Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has congratulated its Board of Directors’ Vice Chairman, Mr. Emeka Ndu, following the significant milestone achieved by his company, Traxport Rail Services Limited, which has been granted a provisional rail operating licence in Nigeria.This development marks a major step forward in the ongoing efforts to revitalise
March 17, 2026Read More -
NICCI President Highlights Power of Cross-Border Partnerships at C&C Networking Brunch in Lagos
The President of the Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), Ishmael Balogun, joined a distinguished gathering of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals at the Conversations & Connections (C&C) Networking Brunch & Unveiling held in Lagos on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Hosted at DANI Restaurant, the event convened a diverse audience of high-level stakeholders
March 10, 2026Read More -
NICCI President Ishmael Balogun Joins Global Investors and Policymakers at PEBEC’s 3rd FDI Roundtable in Abuja
The President of the Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), Ishmael Balogun, represented the Chamber at the 3rd Existing Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) Roundtable convened by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Secretariat in Abuja. The high-level roundtable, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, brought together representatives of foreign
March 6, 2026Read More