The newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has expressed immense gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust placed in him.
The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu swore in Doro on Thursday at the presidential villa in Abuja.
Speaking shortly after his swearing-in at a reception held at the Rainbow Event Marquee, Plot 1193A, Off Southern Parkway, Garki Area 8, Abuja, the minister acknowledged the gravity of the mandate.
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The minister called his appointment an honour, particularly as he hadn’t met Tinubu before and pledged to deliver on the mandate entrusted to him to care for humanity and design policies aimed at alleviating poverty across the nation.
Addressing the scale of the challenge in a country with a population of approximately 250 million, the minister stressed that the successful execution of his duties requires collective effort.
“This job cannot be done by me alone. It needs a united front to be able to achieve the task at hand,” Doro stated.
He called upon the staff of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to “join hands with me so that they can unite and focus on the primary objective.”
He expressed confidence that through a unified approach, “we will be able to achieve great success.”
Doro reaffirmed his commitment to the core principle of his ministry.
“We are here to serve humanity. Everything I’m doing will be directed to serve humanity.”
He thanked the dignitaries in attendance, especially the governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang.
Background
Dr Doro became the third person to head the ministry under Tinubu’s administration.
Betta Edu served as the first minister but was dismissed by the President following a nationwide outcry over an alleged ₦585 million scandal.
She was succeeded by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who later vacated the position after his appointment as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr Doro brings more than two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning clinical medicine, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community development.
He has worked extensively in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, earning a reputation for professionalism and public service.
Dr Doro holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, an MBA focused on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.
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He is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with frontline experience in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where he has worked across urgent-care centres, GP practices, and hospital departments.
Beyond his medical and administrative credentials, Doro is also recognised for his commitment to youth mentorship, diaspora engagement, and community service initiatives aimed at improving health access and education in underserved areas.
