The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a brief but smooth screening session at the National Assembly.
Lawmakers commended Doro’s extensive professional background and leadership credentials, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver in his new role.
The Plateau-born technocrat, who becomes the third minister from his state in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, pledged to uphold fairness and transparency in Nigeria’s humanitarian programmes.
“I will create a humanitarian ecosystem that is inclusive, guided by impartiality and independence,” Doro told the lawmakers during the screening.
After reviewing his qualifications and hearing his vision, the Senate unanimously approved his nomination, asking him to “take a bow and go.”
President Tinubu had earlier sought Doro’s confirmation in a letter to the Senate, in accordance with Section 147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the request and referred it to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.
Doro’s appointment follows the elevation of his predecessor, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to the position of National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
According to Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Doro brings over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and strategic leadership in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.
He is also an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with frontline experience across the UK’s National Health Service.
With his confirmation, Doro is expected to be sworn in as a member of the Federal Executive Council at its next meeting.