Yusuf Tuggar
The Honourable Yusuf Tuggar | |
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House of Representatives of Nigeria from Bauchi | |
In office 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011 | |
Constituency | Gamawa |
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Born | North-Eastern State, Nigeria | 12 March 1967
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2013–present) |
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Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (born 12 March 1967) is a
Family
Tuggar was born into a political family in
Education
Tuggar received a bachelor's degree in international relations from the United States International University.[4] He also attended the University of Bath, and has master's degree from the University of Cambridge.[5]
Early career
After graduating, Tuggar spent several years in the private sector.[6][7] He was the chief executive officer of Nordic Oil and Gas Services, an energy consulting firm.[8] Tuggar was also a contributor on political and economic opinions in Nigerian newspapers and magazines.[9][8]
Political career
House of Representatives
Tuggar represented Gamawa from Bauchi State in the Nigerian House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. He served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Procurement, regulating government spending in the oil and gas industry, education, health and water resources, the committee worked on separating the president's cabinet from affairs of awarding contracts.
He also oversaw the creation of the National Council on
Governorship elections
In 2011, Tuggar ran for office of the
Ambassador to Germany
In August 2017, Tuggar was appointed the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany by President Muhammadu Buhari.[13] During his ambassadorship, Tuggar played a key role during the 23rd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.[14] He also facilitated the state visit of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Nigeria in August 2018.[15]
In March 2020, Tuggar attended a meeting held with
As Ambassador, Tuggar initiated the repatriation of lost Benin artefacts from the German government leading to the return of 22 Benin Bronze looted artefacts valued at over 100 million pounds.[17]
Tuggar completed his term as Ambassador to Germany on Monday, 21 August 2023 when he was sworn in as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.[18] The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola.
References
- ^ "Ministers: AGF swears in Fagbemi, Pate, Lokpobiri, Kyar, others". Vanguard News. 21 August 2023.
- ^ Tuggar, Yusuf (30 December 2018). "Germany, Nigeria and Africa's future". The Guardian.
- ^ "Nigeria Embassy Berlin rumbles as Ambassador sacks staff". Vanguard News. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "YMT Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Curriculum- H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar" (PDF). Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "H. E. AMBASSADOR YUSUF MAITAMA TUGGAR Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Germany" (PDF). Nigerian Embassy Germany.
- ^ Awosanya, Sega. "Congratulations to our Quintessential Honorable Yusuf Maitama Tuggar @YusufTuggar". Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b Ayeko-Kümmeth, Jane (19 September 2017). "New Nigerian ambassador aims to encourage more German investment in Africa". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ "Nigeria Gets New Ambassador to Germany". African Courier. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ a b "How To Steal A Nigerian Election-Senator Yusuf Tuggar". Sahara Reporters. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Bauchi: How Yuguda beat Tuggar at election tribunal". Vanguard News. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Mohammed, Ahmed; Bauchi (5 December 2014). "Abubakar wins Bauchi APC governorship primaries". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ ""The biggest surprise was the summer heat"". 30 August 2018.
- ^ Simire, Michael (3 December 2017). "Nigeria's fully committed to Paris Agreement – Tuggar". EnviroNews Nigeria -. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "High hopes ahead of Merkel's Nigeria visit | DW | 29.08.2018". DW.COM. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Nigeria's ambassador to Germany tests negative for COVID-19". TheCable. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Benin Bronzes: Germany to return looted artefacts to Nigeria". BBC News. 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Ministers: AGF swears in Fagbemi, Pate, Lokpobiri, Kyar, others". Vanguard News. 21 August 2023.