President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh, officially inducting them into the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

The ceremony, held at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, took place just minutes before the commencement of the FEC meeting the first since July 2025.

Thursday’s swearing-in restores cabinet representation for Plateau and Enugu states, which had been without ministers in recent weeks.

Dr. Doro, a UK-trained clinical practitioner and experienced pharmaceutical and public health administrator, was nominated by Tinubu on October 21 to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, vacated his position after emerging as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress on July 31, 2025.

A native of Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro brings over two decades of combined experience in clinical medicine, pharmacy, and technology-driven health strategy. According to the Presidency, he holds degrees in Pharmacy, Law, and Advanced Clinical Practice and has worked extensively within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS).

Dr. Udeh, who served as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State until his nomination, replaces Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. Nnaji resigned on October 7, 2025, following controversies surrounding his academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

With their induction, President Tinubu’s cabinet now comprises 48 ministers.

Following the brief ceremony, Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting the first since July 31. Before it went into a closed session, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, reported that Nigeria’s recent return to the international capital market had been met with strong investor confidence. He revealed that the country’s $2.35 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed by 453 percent, attracting $13 billion in orders.

“The next phase of reforms will focus on removing barriers that hinder investors,” Edun said. “We will review tariffs and import restrictions to boost productivity and investment.”

He added that a comprehensive review of federal and federation balance sheets was underway to optimize asset management for inclusive growth. “We are enhancing fiscal reporting, improving budget realism, tightening expenditure frameworks, and ensuring that the benefits of reforms reach all Nigerians,” he stated.

President Tinubu commended the progress, emphasizing that despite political headwinds, Nigeria continues to strengthen diplomatic ties, engage global partners, and rebuild confidence in its economy.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and achieving a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria.