Tuggar stated this in his address as he assumed office after the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential villa.
He noted that the ministry has a lot to achieve, adding that its high standard must be maintained.
The newly appointed minister said, “It is the highest honour to be asked to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu.
“The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is at the forefront of promoting Nigeria’s interest and protecting our citizens abroad.
“As a historically important ministry, foreign affairs has long represented a high standard of excellence. It is therefore our job to make sure that those standards never fail. Each and every one of us has a key role to play.”
He added that the new visions will help address modern complex problems confronting the ministry.
Tuggar stated, “These are turbulent times. From the unfolding political crisis in Niger Republic to the regional insecurity and economic uncertainty, we have a lot of work to do.
“In the coming days, I will be meeting with many of you to better understand the needs of the ministry and develop plans to tackle these challenges.
“In due time, we will also be unveiling a new vision for Nigeria’s foreign policy. The four Ds diplomacy is centred on development, democracy, demography and diaspora. We hope to find modern solutions in order to address complex modern problems.”
He pleaded for cooperation, noting that “I believe with your support, we can place Nigeria where she belongs at the pinnacle of regional and global decision-making.”
