Nigeria's foreign minister Tuggar resigns
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has resigned, citing his service to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The resignation is linked to a directive requiring administration members to step down if they plan to contest the 2027 elections, with Tuggar considering a run for governor of Bauchi State.
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar resigned on Monday. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. Tuggar's resignation is linked to a directive requiring administration members to step down by March 31 if they plan to contest the 2027 elections. Tuggar may run for governor of Bauchi State. He was appointed foreign minister in August 2023 and previously served as Nigeria's ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2023.
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