Senate confirms Doro as minister

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in a move seen as strengthening the technocratic profile of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.

During his screening, the Plateau-born nominee impressed lawmakers with his diverse professional background, which he said would be applied to drive evidence-based policies and innovative public service delivery.

“I intend to contribute my quota to the Renewed Hope Agenda by transferring my different experiences to help in policy crafting and implementation,” Doro told the senators.

He added that if assigned to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, he would focus on building an efficient and transparent humanitarian ecosystem that restores dignity to vulnerable citizens, guided by the principles of impartiality, independence, and humanity.

Following a motion by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South), seconded by Senator Diket Plang (Plateau Central), the Senate asked Doro to “take a bow and go” before formally confirming his nomination.m

Dr Doro was nominated last week by President Tinubu who sent his name to the Senate for confirmation as a minister.

The minister holds degrees in pharmacy and law and masters degree in business strategy and advanced clinical practice.

He is the third person appointed as minister from Plateau state under the current administration. 

First to be appointed was Simon Lalong who later won a court case and proceeded to the senate.

Also appointed was Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who also later vacated the ministerial seat, after being appointed the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa LGA of Plateau State, Dr Doro has over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community engagement in the UK and Nigeria.