President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh as ministers, officially restoring full cabinet representation for Plateau and Enugu states.
The brief swearing-in ceremony took place inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, at 1:52 p.m., just before the start of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the first since July 2025.
Dr. Doro, a UK-trained physician, pharmacist, and public health expert, was nominated by Tinubu on October 21 to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who resigned after becoming the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
Originally from Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro holds multiple degrees in Pharmacy, Law, and Advanced Clinical Practice and has worked extensively in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
His counterpart, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, until recently Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State, succeeds Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Nnaji stepped down on October 7, 2025, following controversies surrounding his academic qualifications.
Udeh, who was nominated on November 4 and confirmed swiftly by the Senate, was recently conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Their inclusion brings Tinubu’s ministerial team to 48 members.
Following the ceremony, Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting, where Wale Edun, Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, announced that Nigeria’s recent $2.35 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed by 453 percent, attracting $13 billion in investor orders.
Edun said the strong response reflects renewed international confidence in Nigeria’s economy, adding that the next phase of reforms will focus on removing investment barriers, reviewing tariffs, and stimulating productivity.
He also revealed plans for a detailed review of the Federation’s and Federal Government’s balance sheets to enhance asset management and promote inclusive growth.
Tinubu commended the progress, emphasizing his administration’s determination to stabilize the economy, deepen investor confidence, and strengthen diplomatic relations despite political challenges.
“The work ahead is clear, we must defeat terrorism and build a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria,” the President said.
