October 21, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The appointment was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Onanuga, the President has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking Doro’s confirmation.
THEWILL reports that Doro’s nomination follows the election of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. Yilwatda previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro boasts over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning 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.
Doro, an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), has served across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices, and hospital settings. He has also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives both in the diaspora and in local communities.
President Tinubu urged the Senate to give due consideration to Doro’s nomination.
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