Yusuf Tuggar

Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (born 12 March 1967) is a Nigerian diplomat and politician who was a former Nigerian minister of foreign affairs from 21 August 2023 to 30 March 2026. He served as the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2023. He was previously a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 representing Gamawa; and he ran twice for the office of the governor of Bauchi State.

== Family ==

Tuggar was born into a political family in Bauchi State (Gamawa), his father, Abubakar Tuggar, was the Publicity Secretary of the ruling Northern People's Congress before and during the First Republic. As a member of the National Party of Nigeria, he represented Gamawa at the House of Representatives during the Second Republic.

== Education ==

Tuggar received a bachelor's degree in international relations from the United States International University. He also attended the University of Bath, and has master's degree from the University of Cambridge.

== Early career ==

After graduating, Tuggar spent several years in the private sector. He was the chief executive officer of Nordic Oil and Gas Services, an energy consulting firm. Tuggar was also a contributor on political...