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Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar unveils the reasons behind delayed ambassador appointments, citing financial constraints inherited by the administration. .

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, elucidated the delay in appointing ambassadors for foreign missions, attributing it to financial constraints during a ministerial briefing marking President Bola Tinubu's first year in office.

Tuggar emphasized that the administration inherited an underfunded foreign affairs ministry. He highlighted the impracticality of appointing ambassadors without adequate funds for their missions, stressing the necessity of funding for effective embassy operations.

The minister underscored President Tinubu's focus on economic reforms, particularly the cessation of fuel subsidy to prioritize production over consumption. However, economic challenges, exacerbated by the emergence of entities like Binance and crypto, posed further hurdles.

Tuggar reiterated the administration's commitment to addressing currency instability and the need for substantial funding to support diplomatic endeavors.