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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

Senate okays Doro as Minister

Rufus Okoro
The Senate has graciously confirmed the appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as Nigeria’s minister.

The confirmation on October 30, 2025, followed Doro’s screening by the Senate Committee of the Whole.

Doro, who hails from Plateau, was nominated to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda who is now the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

While responding to questions from senators, Doro promised to prioritize transparency and efficiency in humanitarian service delivery.

“I will create a humanitarian ecosystem that is efficient, that is transparent and that is centred on the person that is being cared for,” he said.

He also pledged to strengthen collaboration among government agencies to eliminate duplication and improve outcomes.

“I will create synergy amongst the different agencies of government and ensure that we are able to reduce duplication and achieve results. I believe that technology can help us to be able to achieve that,” Doro added.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, thereafter, put the nomination to a voice vote, and it was unanimously approved by the lawmakers of the Red Chamber.

Doro reportedly holds degrees in Pharmacy and Law, and a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.