Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh as ministers

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two new ministers — Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State and Dr Kingsley Udeh (SAN) from Enugu State.

Tinubu swore in the new ministers at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

The brief ceremony was held shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was attended by all cabinet members.

‎Tinubu urged the newly appointed ministers to bring their wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of their duties, stressing the importance of efficiency and service delivery.

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‎Doro, a pharmacist and lawyer, replaces the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who now serves as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

‎Udeh fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Uche Nnaji, following controversies surrounding his academic credentials.

‎Udeh previously served as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State before his appointment as minister.

‎The portfolios of the new ministers, who were screened and cleared by the Senate, were yet to be announced as of the time of filing this report.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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