On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Bernard Doro formally took office as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, becoming the fourth person to lead the ministry since its creation. His appointment by President Bola Tinubu follows the redeployment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who now serves as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Naija News.
During his maiden address to ministry staff and agency heads, Doro outlined his vision to lift vulnerable Nigerians through fair, humane, and welfarist policies. He emphasized that his leadership would reflect the compassion and resilience of the Plateau people, where he hails from, and reaffirmed his commitment to Tinubu’s broader poverty-reduction strategy newdailyprime.news.
Doro was welcomed by key officials including Minister of State Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Permanent Secretary Dr. Yakubu Kofarmata, and other senior ministry personnel. His wife, Dr. Naomi Doro, also accompanied him at the ceremony, which was marked by optimism and calls for unity in tackling humanitarian challenges.
Speaking at the Wusal Wurum 2025 forum in Jos, Doro stressed the importance of inclusive policies that prioritize the needs of those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. He pledged to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that emergency food and nutrition assistance reaches those most in need, especially in conflict-affected and disaster-prone regions newdailyprime.news Nigeria HomePage.
His appointment comes at a critical time, as Nigeria faces rising poverty levels, displacement due to insecurity, and the need for stronger social safety nets. Doro’s leadership will be closely watched for its impact on humanitarian coordination, poverty alleviation programs, and disaster response mechanisms.
