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By Sunday Ani
Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Diaspora has commended President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of one of them, Dr Bernard Doro as Minister.
Until his appointment as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Doro was an executive member of the APC United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu had, on Tuesday, nominated Doro from Plateau State as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who left the position in July to become the National Chairman of the APC.
The President forwarded Doro’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
Former Secretary of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, in a statement yesterday said that Doro’s appointment was a progressive step reaffirming Tinubu administration’s recognition of diaspora expertise as a national asset. “President Tinubu has once again, demonstrated visionary leadership by appointing a diaspora professional with a proven record of excellence and compassion.
“Doro’s appointment is not just symbolic; it is strategic and it underscores the importance of integrating global experience into local transformation,” he said.
Lawal urged the new minister to leverage the vast human capital and professional resources across the Nigerian diaspora to deliver effectively on his mandate.
“The Nigerian diaspora community is rich with specialists in humanitarian management, empowerment ecosystem development, entrepreneurship, healthcare, STEM, logistics, innovation and much more. “Harnessing this global expertise will amplify the ministry’s capacity to deliver impactful and sustainable policies and programmes,” he said.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the broader diaspora networks to supporting Doro in advancing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through collaborative humanitarian initiatives.
“We stand ready to partner with the ministry in redefining humanitarian response and poverty alleviation, moving from relief to resilience, from dependence to empowerment, and from short-term aid to long-term development,” he concluded.
He congratulated Doro on this significant milestone, calling it a moment of pride for all Nigerians abroad, who continued to contribute intellectually, economically and socially to the nation’s development.
Also speaking, the Deputy Treasurer of the APC UK, Ms Abimbola Fasanu described Doro as the best man for the job.
Fasanu, who is also the Executive Director, Zamani Nexus, an African Diaspora Community Development Organization, said President Tinubu could not have shown more commitment when he picked the APC executive in the UK.
“The President has again demonstrated commitment to get Nigerians in the diaspora involved in homeland leadership.
“We really appreciate the fact that the Tinubu-led administration is giving opportunities for Nigerians abroad to bring their experiences to bear in moving the nation to greater heights.
“This is what makes the President stand out. And the diaspora will not disappoint Nigerians,” she stated.
