By Mariyah Adamu, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
The nomination was conveyed in a letter sent to the Senate for confirmation, according to a statement by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, yesterday.
Doro replaces Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who became the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in July.
Yilwatda previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction before assuming the APC leadership role.
Born on January 23, 1969 in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro brings over two decades of experience across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, strategy, and community leadership in the UK and Nigeria.
He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA with a focus on IT-driven business strategy, and a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Doro is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, with frontline NHS experience across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices and hospitals.
He also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in the diaspora and local communities.
