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Yusuf Tuggar Resigns As Nigeria’s Foreign Minister

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has stepped down as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In his resignation letter, he thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and praised the administration’s "4D Foreign Policy slStrategy." He also expressed appreciation to the ministry’s staff and the diplomatic community for their support during his tenure.

His leadership focused on people-centred diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and strengthening bilateral and regional ties, including security cooperation and economic diplomacy to boost foreign investment.

Tuggar submitted his resignation ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT
JB Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau

March 23, 2026

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LAWAL ASSIGNS BUDGET COMMISSIONER TO OVERSEE EDUCATION MINISTRY

His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal has accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Malam Wadatau Madawaki.

Disclosing the development, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada also announced that Governor Lawal has appointed the Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam to concurrently oversee the Education Ministry as Overseeing Commissioner with immediate effect.

Governor Lawal expresses confidence in Commissioner Gajam’s ability to ensure continuity and stability in the state's education sector.

The Governor also thanked the former Commissioner for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.

Suleman Ahmad Tudu
Senior Special Assistant (Media)
Office of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government.