Tinubu swears in two new ministers, holds first FEC meeting since July

Tinubu Swears in Two New Ministers and Convenes First Federal Executive Council Meeting Since July

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administered the oath of office to two newly appointed ministers, Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh, marking a significant update to his cabinet and restoring ministerial representation for Plateau and Enugu states.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, just moments before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. This meeting was the first of its kind since July 31, 2025, signaling a renewed momentum in executive governance.

Dr. Bernard Doro, a UK-trained clinical practitioner and seasoned pharmaceutical and public health administrator, was nominated on October 21 to replace Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. Yilwatda had vacated his position as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction following his emergence as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 31. Doro hails from Kwall in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State and brings over two decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, pharmacy, and IT-driven health strategy. His academic credentials include degrees in Pharmacy, Law, and Advanced Clinical Practice, and he has served extensively within the UK’s National Health Service.

Dr. Kingsley Udeh, formerly the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State, was nominated by President Tinubu on November 4 and swiftly confirmed by the Senate. He replaces Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned on October 7 amid controversies surrounding his academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Udeh was recently conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, underscoring his legal acumen and professional stature.

With the induction of these two ministers, the total number of ministers in Tinubu’s cabinet now stands at 48. The swearing-in ceremony was followed by the long-awaited FEC meeting, which had not convened since July.

During the open session of the meeting, Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, briefed the council on Nigeria’s successful re-entry into the international capital market. He announced that the country’s $2.35 billion Eurobond was oversubscribed by 453 percent, attracting $13 billion in orders, a strong signal of investor confidence.

Edun outlined the next phase of economic reforms, which aim to dismantle barriers to investment by reviewing tariffs and import restrictions. He emphasized the importance of optimizing asset management through a detailed review of the Federation and federal balance sheets.

Additionally, he highlighted efforts to improve fiscal reporting, enhance budget realism, and tighten expenditure frameworks to ensure that the gains of these reforms are felt by all Nigerians.

President Tinubu welcomed the positive economic indicators and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to engaging global partners, strengthening diplomatic ties, and rebuilding confidence in Nigeria’s economy. He stressed that the overarching goal remains to defeat terrorism and deliver a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous nation.

This pivotal moment in Tinubu’s presidency reflects both a strategic recalibration of his cabinet and a renewed focus on economic revitalization, governance, and national security.