The Federal Government has confirmed that Babagana Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has resigned from his position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet.

In a letter of resignation submitted to the presidency, Minister Tuggar cited personal reasons and a desire to explore other avenues of service. While no immediate replacement has been announced, sources indicate that the government is reviewing potential candidates to fill the critical role.

Analysts note that the resignation comes at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s foreign policy engagements, including upcoming diplomatic missions and international collaborations. The ministry emphasized that ongoing foreign affairs operations will continue uninterrupted, and the government remains committed to strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic relations globally.