President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and forwarded his name to the Senate for screening and 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.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Doro’s nomination, noting that the President made the decision after a meeting with close aides on Monday evening to fill two vacant ministerial positions — including that of Innovation, Science, and Technology.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Doro brings over two decades of professional experience spanning clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development across Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
According to the statement, Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA specializing in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice. He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with extensive experience in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), working in urgent care, general practice, and hospital environments.
Beyond his professional career, Dr. Doro is known for his involvement in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives both within the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.
If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Doro will be officially sworn in at the next Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to assume his ministerial responsibilities.
