President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
According to the statement, Dr Doro’s nomination followed the election of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, 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 bring more than two decades of diverse experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community engagement across the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA focusing on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
A licensed Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, he has worked extensively with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) in urgent care centres, GP practices, and hospitals.
Dr Doro is also known for his contributions to youth mentorship and social impact initiatives, both in the diaspora and within Nigerian communities.
If confirmed by the Senate, his appointment will increase the number of ministers in President Tinubu’s cabinet to 47.
Meanwhile, the president is expected to nominate a replacement for Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, who recently resigned as Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology following a certificate forgery scandal.
