President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and has forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation.
Dr. Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who was elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the nomination in a statement issued on Tuesday.
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According to presidency sources, the President had, during a private meeting with close aides on Monday evening, expressed his intention to fill two vacant cabinet positions, including that of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned several weeks ago.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Doro brings over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Onanuga said the nominee 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 the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where he has worked across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices, and hospital settings.
Beyond his professional expertise, Dr. Doro has been active in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives within both the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.
If confirmed by the Senate, he will officially join President Tinubu’s cabinet and be sworn in during a Federal Executive Council meeting.