The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Monday, inaugurated the administration’s foreign policies.

Tuggar, in his opening remarks at the launching of the President Bola Tinubu 4Ds Foreign Policy Exhibition in Abuja, stated that policy doctrine provides a dynamic and unique concept that is anchored on “Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora”, noting that the exhibition showcases “Nigeria’s history and diplomatic engagements.”

Articulating the 4Ds, the Minister stated that Nigeria, being the largest Democracy on the continent, “the President’s keen interest in democracy, as one of the 4Ds, is underscored by the opportunities that come with it, as well as the challenges that confront it, namely in places where we are now witnessing recourse to the unconstitutional change of government.

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“Despite its challenges, democracy must be upheld by the people as the best form of government to champion the will of the people. Mr. President is very clear about the need to further entrench and consolidate democratic gains made since the return of civil rule in Nigeria in 1999. For us as a country, democracy is what we have and what we must cherish. We will continue to encourage this both in Africa and across the world.”

On Development, he noted that there was a need for the removal of major impediments to development in Nigeria and the African continent, adding that “We intend to, among others, leverage the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to facilitate the exchange of goods and services while fast-track trade and investments, through economic cooperation, fair trade, global health initiatives, stable and transparent global governance, building capacity for entrenching sustainable socio-economic development.

“We also intend to engage with the need for the reform of international financial institutions to make them fit for purpose for the benefit of all, ensuring that no one is left behind. We will continue to emphasise that the world is as strong as its weakest link.”

The minister stated that with Nigeria’s Demography, “Our foreign policy and diplomatic engagements will be used to showcase the vibrant young talents and skills that our young population possesses for national development.”

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Tuggar further underscored the fact that the Nigerian diaspora community plays a pivotal role in the development of the nation.

He said, “Notably, the remittances of Nigerians living in the diaspora have become a significant contribution to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. Mr. President acknowledges this and believes firmly that a well-structured diaspora community will continue to be a catalyst for Nigeria’s imaging and a veritable source for direct investment, given their unmatched expertise in different fields of endeavour.”

During the unveiling of the first-of-its-kind MFA atrium, the minister and diplomatic community with over 160 heads of missions and relevant stakeholders were taken on a visual and sensory journey through Nigeria’s history while inspiring hope in Nigeria’s future as articulated in the 4-D doctrine.