ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and has forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation.
Dr. Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who became the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Presidency sources told reporters that President Tinubu, during a private meeting with close aides on Monday evening, discussed plans to fill two vacant ministerial positions, including that of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned recently.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development across Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
According to Onanuga, Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA specializing in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
“He is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with NHS frontline experience across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices, and hospital settings,” the statement noted.
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Beyond his medical and administrative credentials, Doro is also known for his youth mentorship and social impact initiatives, both within the Nigerian diaspora and at home.
If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Bernard Doro will officially join President Tinubu’s cabinet and be sworn in during an upcoming Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
