Bernard Doro
Bernard Doro | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation | |
| Assumed office 6 November 2025 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Nentawe Yilwatda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1969 Kwall, Bassa, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Education | University of Jos (BPharm)University of London (LLB) (MBA) (MSc) |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, lawyer, administrator |
Bernard Mohammed Doro (born 23 January 1969) is a Nigerian pharmacist, lawyer, and politician who has served as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation since November 2025.[1][2]He was nominated by President Bola Tinubu and confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on 30 October 2025 to replace Nentawe Yilwatda, who had been appointed as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress. [3]
Early life and education
Doro was born on 23 January 1969 in Kwall, a town in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.[4][5] He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Jos in Nigeria, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice.[6][7]
Career
Doro began his professional career as a senior pharmacist at Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos, Plateau State.[2] He later relocated to the United Kingdom, where he worked for over two decades in the National Health Service (NHS) as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber. His roles included frontline experience in urgent care, walk-in centres, general practitioner practices, and hospital settings.[8]
Political career
Doro is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and serves as the Financial Secretary of the APC UK Chapter.[4] In October 2025, President Tinubu nominated him for the position of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to fill the vacancy left by Nentawe Yilwatda's appointment as APC national chairman.[3] His nomination was screened and confirmed by the Senate on 30 October 2025 after a brief session lasting less than 30 minutes.[1][9] He was sworn in by President Tinubu on 6 November 2025 alongside Kingsley Udeh.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Senate confirms Bernard Doro as humanitarian affairs minister". Punch. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Tinubu swears in two new ministers". Premium Times. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister for cabinet". Punch. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ a b "10 things to know about Tinubu's ministerial nominee, Bernard Doro". Daily Post. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister". Voice of Nigeria. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Tinubu Nominates New Minister To Replace APC National Chairman". Channels Television. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Things to know about Bernard Doro, Tinubu's ministerial nominee from Plateau". Punch. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Tinubu Sends Bernard Doro to Senate for Confirmation as Minister". Business Post Nigeria. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Ministerial Screening: How Technocrat Doro Dazzles Senators". ThisDay. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Nigeria's President Swears In Two New Ministers". Voice of Nigeria. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.