Tinubu names Bernard Doro for appointment as Minister

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as Minister.

Dr Doro’s nomination follows the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Yilwatda, from Plateau State, previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction before his emergence as APC National Chairman in July.

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.

It was gathered that he has also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in the diaspora and local communities