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 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.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Doro’s nomination is part of Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to fill key cabinet positions. Presidency sources revealed that during a meeting with aides on Monday evening, the President had expressed plans to appoint new ministers for two vacant portfolios, including that of Innovation, Science and Technology, whose previous occupant resigned recently.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Doro is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience spanning 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 with a focus on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.
He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with extensive NHS frontline experience across urgent care, GP practices, and hospital settings in the UK. Beyond his medical career, Doro is actively involved in youth mentorship and social impact projects within the Nigerian diaspora and local communities. If confirmed by the Senate, he will be sworn in at the next Federal Executive Council meeting.
