Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has pledged to unveil Nigeria’s new foreign policy that would reposition the country at the pinnacle of visionary and global decision making.
Tuggar made the revelation in Abuja on Monday when he assumed office as foreign affairs minister following his inauguration along with 44 others by President Bola Tinubu.
He said the new “Four Ds” Foreign Policy for the country would be centered on; Development, Democracy, Demography, and Diaspora geared towards bringing modern solutions to address some complex challenges.
Tuggar said that the Foreign Ministry is at the forefront of promoting Nigeria’s interest and protecting citizens abroad, pledging his commitment to serving the country and Nigerians.
“It is the highest honor to be asked to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs by his Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As a historically important Ministry, Foreign Affairs has long represented the highest standard of excellence. It is therefore our job to ensure those standards will never fail.
“These are turbulent times. From the unfolding political crises in Niger Republic, to the regional insecurity and economic insecurity, we have a lot of work to do.
“In due time, we will also be unveiling a new vision for Nigeria’s foreign policy, four D’s diplomacy.
“Through this doctrine centered on development, democracy, demography and diaspora, we hope to find modern solutions in order to address complex modern problems.
“I will be counting on your cooperation and partnership. And by the special grace of God and with your support, I am sure that we can place Nigeria where she belongs, at the pinnacle of visional and global decision making,” Tuggar said.
On his part, Amb. Adamu Lamuwa, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, pledged the support of all staff to the minister to implement Nigeria’s foreign policy.
“We are here to work for you and the government to articulate and implement Nigeria’s Foreign policy.
