By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Dr Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Doro’s screening session, which lasted under 30 minutes, saw senators express confidence in his leadership skills and professional experience.
Hails from Plateau State, the technocrat becomes the third minister from the region in the current administration. During the session, he pledged to ensure fairness and transparency in Nigeria’s humanitarian initiatives.
“I will create a humanitarian ecosystem that is inclusive, guided by impartiality and independence,” Doro told the Senate.
After reviewing his credentials and vision, the lawmakers confirmed his appointment without objection.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier forwarded Doro’s nomination to the Senate, in line with Section 147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during plenary and sent it to the Committee of the Whole for immediate consideration.
Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of his predecessor, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described Doro as “a highly qualified professional with over 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and strategic leadership roles in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area, 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 added.
Following his confirmation, Doro is set to be sworn in at the next Federal Executive Council meeting.