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 Hosts Power-Packed Mid-Year Economic Outlook to Champion Resilience in Nigeria’s Economic Recovery
The Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) convened over 150 high-level participants at the Lagos Continental Hotel for its flagship Mid-Year Economic Outlook 2025, under the timely theme: “Building
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UNLOCKING NEW HORIZONS: NICCI PRESIDENT VISITS PHCCIMA TO EXPLORE TRADE & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN NIGERIA & INDONESIA
In a move set to invigorate bilateral trade relations, Mr. Ishmael Balogun, President of the Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), paid a strategic visit today to the Port
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NICCI Meets NACCIMA to Strengthen Nigeria-Indonesia Trade Relations Ahead of NIITF 2025
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) at its Lagos Secretariat. This
May 9, 2025Read More