President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr. Bernard Doro to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister.
The nomination was announced on Tuesday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Dr. Doro, who hails from Plateau State, is being nominated to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who was elected national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
Presidency sources revealed that Tinubu made the decision during a private meeting with close aides on Monday evening, where discussions also covered filling other vacant cabinet positions, including that of the minister of innovation, science and technology, who recently resigned.
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Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Doro is a distinguished medical and administrative professional with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and strategic leadership in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
“He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA specializing in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice,” Onanuga said.
“He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with the NHS frontline experience across urgent care, general practice, and hospital settings.”
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Doro is known for his active involvement in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives among Nigerian diaspora communities and at home.
If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Doro will be sworn in as a member of the Federal Executive Council at a subsequent meeting.
