JUST IN: Tinubu Nominates Dr Bernard Doro as Minister

President Bola Ahmed 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.

The nomination follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who became the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. Presidency officials disclosed that President Tinubu, during a meeting with close aides on Monday evening, discussed plans to fill two vacant cabinet positions, including that of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who recently resigned.

Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro brings over two decades of professional experience across clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

According to Onanuga, Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA focused on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice. He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where he has worked in urgent care, GP practices, and hospital settings.

Beyond his medical and administrative roles, Doro has been actively involved in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives within the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.

If confirmed by the Senate, he will be sworn in as a member of President Tinubu’s cabinet at an upcoming Federal Executive Council meeting.