Breaking: Tinubu Swears In Jamila Bio Ibrahim’s Successor Doro, Udeh As New Ministers In Aso Rock

The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja—just moments before the first FEC meeting since July 2025 convened.

With their induction, Plateau and Enugu States—both of which had been without ministerial representation—now have their positions in the cabinet restored.

Doro Takes Over Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
Dr. Bernard Doro, a UK-trained physician and public health expert, was nominated on October 21 to succeed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who vacated the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction following his election as APC National Chairman on July 31.

A native of Kwall in Bassa LGA, Plateau State, Doro boasts over 20 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, pharmacy, and technology-based healthcare innovation.
According to the Presidency, he holds advanced degrees in Pharmacy, Law, and Clinical Practice, and has served extensively within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS).

Udeh Fills Enugu Slot After Nnaji’s Exit
Dr. Kingsley Udeh, formerly the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State, replaces Uche Nnaji, the ex-Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned on October 7 amid controversy over his academic credentials.

Udeh, recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was nominated on November 4 and swiftly confirmed by the Senate.

Their swearing-in brings the total number of ministers in Tinubu’s cabinet to 48.

FEC Highlights Economic Progress
Immediately after the ceremony, President Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting, where the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced that Nigeria’s $2.35 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed by 453 percent—drawing investor commitments of up to $13 billion.

Edun said the development underscores renewed investor confidence, adding that the next phase of economic reforms would focus on removing barriers to investment, reviewing tariffs, and stimulating productivity.

He also revealed that the government is undertaking a full audit of federal and federation assets to enhance transparency and ensure efficient fiscal management.

President Tinubu, responding, commended the strong investor interest and reiterated his administration’s resolve to sustain reforms, strengthen security, and foster peace and prosperity across the country.