President 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. His name has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation.

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

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, noting that Doro brings extensive experience in both healthcare and management.

According to the Presidency, Dr. Doro was born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. He 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 over two decades of experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and strategic leadership across the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) and Nigeria.

Beyond his professional career, Doro has contributed to youth mentorship and social impact programmes, particularly within the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.

If confirmed by the Senate, he will be sworn in during a forthcoming Federal Executive Council meeting and expected to take on one of two vacant ministerial positions in President Tinubu’s cabinet, including the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, which has been vacant since the previous minister’s resignation.