The Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his successful screening by the lawmakers on Thursday.
Doro, who replaces Nentawe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction recently elected as National Chairman of Nigeria’s the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), appeared before the Senate in the company of the APC National Chairman and his wife.
During his screening, the newly confirmed Minister outlined his vision for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, pledging to introduce innovation, transparency, and efficiency in the delivery of humanitarian services across the country.
He emphasized the need to build a humanitarian ecosystem that is efficient, transparent, and people centered, aimed at restoring dignity to displaced persons and ensuring that their needs are met through established humanitarian principles of impartiality, independence, and empathy.
Doro stressed the importance of synergy among all agencies under the Ministry to reduce duplication of efforts, improve efficiency, and ensure that assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries directly.
Beyond humanitarian response, Doro highlighted his commitment to peacebuilding and community development, citing the Benadoro Vision Initiative, which he founded to promote peace and social cohesion in Plateau State.
He noted that his organization has actively engaged youths in peace promotion projects and published their recommendations to encourage tolerance and unity.
He further described himself as a leader from a multi-religious background with both Muslim and Christian roots, a factor he said would help him bridge divides and foster inclusivity in leadership.
Doro assured lawmakers of his readiness to cooperate fully with the legislature in policy formulation and oversight functions that would strengthen the Ministry’s operations and improve citizens’ welfare.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, commended Doro for his submission and announced his confirmation following majority approval from lawmakers.
Editor: Ken Eseni
