By Adeniyi Yusuf
On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro, a dedicated Nigerian, as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The confirmation came after a brief yet confident screening session, during which lawmakers expressed approval of his credentials and vision.
Hailing from Plateau State, Doro, a seasoned technocrat, pledged to establish an inclusive, transparent, and efficient humanitarian system if appointed to lead the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Who Dr Bernard Doro is
Based on Dr. Bernard Doro’s profile and the details from his Senate screening, he brings a wealth of expertise and a distinct vision to his role as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Doro combines over 20 years of professional experience across clinical medicine, pharmaceutical management, and leadership in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
His multidisciplinary background—including degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA in IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice—equips him with the technical and strategic skills needed to navigate complex humanitarian and poverty-related challenges.
His frontline experience with the NHS as an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner also gives him practical insights into care delivery, urgent response, and systems management.
As a minister, Doro emphasizes building an inclusive, transparent, and efficient humanitarian ecosystem. He intends to prioritize fairness, dignity, and accountability in interventions, ensuring that aid is person-centered and guided by principles of impartiality and independence.
His focus on inter-agency coordination and leveraging technology to reduce duplication reflects a commitment to operational efficiency and measurable results.
In essence, Doro brings a combination of clinical expertise, policy knowledge, leadership experience, and a people-centered approach to the ministry. His record suggests he is well-positioned to reform Nigeria’s humanitarian sector, enhance accountability, and ensure that aid reaches those who need it most with dignity and efficiency.
Plegdes performance
Doro has said that he would contribute immensely to the development of the country.
During the screening, he said, “I intend to contribute my quota to the Renewed Hope Agenda by transferring the different experiences to help in policy crafting and implementation. I should be a voice that’ll impact the country positively.”
Doro outlined plans to reform humanitarian interventions in the country by prioritising fairness, dignity, and accountability.
He added, “Should I be assigned the humanitarian ministry, what I will be looking to do in order to bring some innovation into the ministry will be to create a humanitarian ecosystem that is efficient, transparent, and centred on the person being cared for.
“And this is with a view to bringing dignity to the individual, to ensure that the needs of this individual are met. And this will be done based on principles that are well established in providing humanitarian action. Things around impartiality, things around independence, things about just being human in our care for people.”
President Bola appoints ‘WONDER’
President Bola Tinubu had earlier written to the Senate seeking Doro’s confirmation in line with Section 147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). His appointment follows the elevation of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, his predecessor, who now serves as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described Doro as a highly experienced professional with over 20 years of practice across clinical medicine, pharmaceutical management, and leadership roles in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
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