By Atoyebi Nike
President Bola Ahmed 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 appointment fills one of the two vacant ministerial positions in the Federal Executive Council, following the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who became National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to presidency sources, Tinubu decided on the nomination during a private meeting with aides on Monday, where he discussed plans to fill vacant cabinet portfolios including that of 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 brings over two decades of experience across clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
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 extensive NHS frontline experience in urgent care, walk-in centres, and hospital settings.
Beyond his professional background, Doro has been active in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives within the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.
If confirmed by the Senate, he will be sworn in during the next Federal Executive Council meeting to assume his ministerial duties.
