President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation.
Doro’s nomination comes after the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who was elected National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in July.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the nomination in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Onanuga said Doro brings more than two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
“He has degrees in Pharmacy and law, an MBA focusing on 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,” the statement read.
Beyond his medical and administrative expertise, Doro has been active in youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in both the Nigerian diaspora and local communities.
If confirmed, he will join President Tinubu’s cabinet and be sworn in at a Federal Executive Council meeting.
Bernard Doro is a community leader involved in politics in Nigeria and the UK, where he has lived for a long time.
Doro, who serves as the financial secretary of the APC UK chapter after he was appointed in June 2024, is part of the committee that organised the Nigerian Diaspora Investment & Cultural Summit 2024, which took place in Birmingham from December 4 to 7, 2024
Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA focusing on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.
He is an independent prescriber and an advanced clinical practitioner, with frontline roles across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices and hospitals.
Beyond clinical duties, he has led youth mentorship and social-impact initiatives in the diaspora and at home, focusing on skills development and community empowerment.
He holds membership in local and international professional bodies, including a fellowship in the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders of Nigeria and membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Beyond politics and professional life, Doro has also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in the diaspora and local communities.
He founded Doro Vision Farmers’ Seed Fund, an initiative aimed to empower Plateau North, Plateau State farmers by providing financial support to enhance their cultivation efforts.
He was honoured with the Award of Excellence and Humanitarian Service by the Asiwaju Nationwide Organisation on 11th October 2025.