President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The 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 ruling All Progressives Congress in July.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

According to Presidency officials familiar with the matter, the President, during a private meeting with close aides on Monday evening, indicated his plan to nominate individuals to fill two vacant cabinet positions, including the role of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, which became vacant following a recent resignation.

Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr Doro brings over twenty years of experience across clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria, Onanuga stated.

“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,” the statement read.

In addition to his professional and administrative expertise, Dr Doro has been actively involved in youth mentorship and social impact programmes in both the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.

If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Doro will be sworn into President Tinubu’s cabinet during a Federal Executive Council meeting.