President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians and the United States that his administration is firmly committed to defeating terrorism across Nigeria.
The president made the statement on Thursday, November 6, while swearing-in two new Ministers: Dr Bernard Doro and Dr Kingsley Udeh, in a ceremony that took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
President Tinubu emphasized that despite current political challenges, his government will consistently maintain engagement with its international partners.
Doro, a UK-trained clinical practitioner and seasoned pharmaceutical and public health administrator, was nominated by Tinubu on October 21 to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who vacated the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction after emerging as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress on July 31, 2025.
Doro hails from Kwall, Bassa LGA of Plateau State and has over two decades of combined experience in clinical medicine, pharmacy, and IT-driven health strategy.
According to the Presidency, he holds multiple degrees, including in Pharmacy, Law, and Advanced Clinical Practice, and has served extensively within the UK’s National Health Service.
Meanwhile, Udeh, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State until his nomination, replaces Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned on October 7, 2025, following controversies over his academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Udeh, recently conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was nominated by the President on November 4 and was confirmed by the Senate on November 6 before the swearing-in ceremony took place.
Before the meeting went into a closed session, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, informed the council that Nigeria’s return to the international capital market had drawn strong investor confidence, with the 2.35-billion-dollar Eurobond oversubscribed by 453 per cent, attracting 13 billion dollars 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,” he stated.
Edun added that a detailed review of the Federation and federal balance sheets is underway to optimize Asset Management for inclusive growth.
“We are improving fiscal reporting and budget realism, tightening expenditure frameworks and ensuring reforms gains are made available to all Nigerians,” he said.
Tinubu welcomed the outcome, noting that despite political headwinds, Nigeria continues to engage global partners, strengthen its diplomatic ties, and rebuild confidence in its economy.
He said the task ahead remains to defeat terrorism and deliver a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria.
