By Palang Paul
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a letter sent to the Senate, President Tinubu requested the confirmation of Dr Doro’s appointment. The nomination comes following the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who was elected as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr Doro boasts over two decades of multidisciplinary experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community engagement in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA with a focus on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Dr Doro is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where he has served in urgent care, general practice, and hospital settings. He is also known for his active involvement in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives both at home and in the diaspora.
The nomination was announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Monday, October 21, 2025.
Dr.Doro’s nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation, after which he will be sworn in at the Presidential Villa.
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