Nigeria at 65: Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar Felicitates with Nigerians
Nigeria at 65: Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar Felicitates with Nigerians
Jerry Adesewo
Abuja, October 1, 2025 – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging unity, patriotism, and continued commitment to national development.
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In a goodwill message released in Abuja, Ambassador Tuggar described Nigeria’s 65 years of nationhood as a testament to the courage, resilience, and unity of its people in overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities for growth.
The Minister highlighted Nigeria’s democratic progress, economic aspirations, and its active role in regional and global affairs, stressing that foreign policy remains a key driver of national transformation.
He reaffirmed that Nigeria’s external relations under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are guided by the principles of the 4Ds – Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora – aimed at consolidating peace, security, and prosperity.
“As we celebrate this milestone,” Tuggar said, “we honour the sacrifices of our founding fathers and reaffirm our commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty, promoting regional stability, and engaging the world with dignity and purpose. Let us remain united in building a Nigeria that delivers peace, progress, and prosperity for all.”
He also commended Nigerians in the Diaspora for their contributions to the country’s development, urging them to remain good ambassadors by projecting a positive image of Nigeria and supporting its growth.
The Minister assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to advance Nigeria’s interests globally, while fostering stronger ties with the international community in line with national priorities.
Nigeria at 65: Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar Felicitates with Nigerians