Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Bernard Doro as a minister under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the nominee through a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole.

Mr Doro replaces Nentawe Yilwatda, who was recently appointed as the chairperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Yilwatda, a professor, previously served as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction.

Although no portfolio was attached to the president's request for Mr Doro's screening and confirmation, the only vacant position at present is the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction.

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