The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Doro, from Plateau State, to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who vacated the position following his appointment as National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Doro’s screening lasted less than 30 minutes, with lawmakers expressing confidence in his experience and leadership capacity.
The Plateau-born technocrat 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 senators during the session.
Satisfied with his credentials and vision, the lawmakers asked him to take a bow and leave, confirming his nomination without objection.
Earlier, Tinubu had written to the Senate seeking Doro’s confirmation in line with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter at plenary and referred it to the Committee of the Whole for immediate consideration.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described Doro as a highly qualified professional with 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 an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with NHS frontline experience across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices, and hospital settings,” Onanuga stated.
With Thursday’s confirmation, Doro is expected to be sworn in as a member of the Federal Executive Council at its next meeting.
