President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to Dr Bernard Doro and Dr Kingsley Udeh, inducting them into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and restoring Plateau and Enugu states’ representation in the federal cabinet.
The swearing-in, which took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, preceded the commencement of the first FEC meeting since July 2025.
Dr Doro, a UK-trained clinical practitioner, pharmacist, and public health administrator, replaces Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who resigned as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction after emerging as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 31, 2025.
Hailing from Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro holds multiple degrees in Pharmacy, Law, and Advanced Clinical Practice and has worked extensively with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). His nomination was confirmed on October 21, 2025.
Similarly, Dr Kingsley Udeh, the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State, takes over as Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, replacing Uche Nnaji, who resigned on October 7, 2025, following controversies over his academic records.
Recently conferred with the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Udeh was nominated by the president on November 4 and confirmed by the Senate shortly afterward.
Their induction brings the total number of ministers in Tinubu’s cabinet to 48.
After the brief swearing-in, President Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting, during which the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, reported that Nigeria’s return to the international capital market had drawn strong investor confidence.
According to Edun, the country’s $2.35 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed by 453 percent, attracting $13 billion in orders.
“The next phase of reforms will remove barriers holding back investors. We will review tariffs and import restrictions to stimulate productivity and investment,” Edun told the council.
He added that a comprehensive review of the Federation and federal balance sheets was ongoing to optimise asset management for inclusive growth.
“We are improving fiscal reporting and budget realism, tightening expenditure frameworks, and ensuring reform gains reach all Nigerians,” he stated.
President Tinubu commended the progress, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to rebuilding investor trust and strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic engagements.
“Despite political headwinds, Nigeria remains open to the world. Our task is to defeat terrorism and deliver a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous nation,” the president said.
