JUST IN: Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro as Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.

Doro’s 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.

The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

According to presidency sources, President Tinubu had, during a private meeting with close aides on Monday evening, expressed his plan to fill two vacant ministerial positions, including 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 boasts over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

Onanuga noted that Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA in 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), having worked across urgent care, GP practices, walk-in centres, and hospitals.

Beyond his professional achievements, Doro has been involved in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives both in Nigeria and among the diaspora community.

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