President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State for appointment as a Minister.
Dr. Doro’s nomination follows the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July 2025.
The development was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement said the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Dr. Bernard Doro
Naijaonpoint reports that until his emergence as the APC National Chairman, Yilwatda served as the minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development from October 2024 to July 2025 in the Tinubu cabinet.
According to Onanuga, “Dr Doro’s nomination follows Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s election as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in July. Yilwatda previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
“Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa LGA of Plateau State, Dr Doro has over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community engagement in the UK and Nigeria.
“He has degrees in Pharmacy and law, an MBA focusing on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice..
“He is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with NHS frontline experience across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices, and hospital settings.
“He has also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in the diaspora and local communities.”
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