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  • Lagos kicks off polio vaccination second phase today

    Lagos kicks off polio vaccination second phase today

    The Lagos State government has announced the commencement of the Second Round of the Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign, a coordinated effort led by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and other development partners.

    The campaign, which will run from today to Tuesday, December 9, forms part of the state’s strategy to halt the spread of the polio virus and strengthen immunity among children.

    This round builds on the achievements recorded during the initial OBR exercise and aims to further fortify vulnerable communities, especially those that are densely populated and considered high-risk.

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    During the four-day exercise, vaccination officers would be deployed across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in Lagos.

    The target population remains children aged 0 to 59 months, irrespective of their previous immunisation status. Each child will be administered two drops of the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), a safe and effective vaccine approved by NAFDAC and the WHO.

    Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, the Permanent Secretary of the LSPHCB, emphasised the government’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the health of every child in the state.

  • Jigawa targets over 1.5 million children in polio vaccination campaign

    Jigawa targets over 1.5 million children in polio vaccination campaign

    The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA) has set a target of vaccinating more than 1.5 million children under five during the forthcoming polio immunisation exercise across the state.

    Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Shehu Sambo, announced this during the Jigawa State Media Dialogue on the November Polio Vaccination Campaign held at Mtown Hotel, Dutse.

    He said 1,516,244 children are expected to receive polio vaccines across 287 political wards in all 27 local government areas.

    The campaign is scheduled to run from November 27 to 30, employing fixed posts and mobile vaccination teams to ensure maximum coverage.

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    In his remarks, Rahama Rihood M. Farah, Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, commended Jigawa for recording a 58% reduction in cVPV2 cases, dropping from 12 in 2024 to five this year.

    He called for heightened preparedness as the state joins the national vaccination campaign from November 29 to December 2, targeting 42 million children across 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with Jigawa contributing over 1.5 million children.

    Farah, however, cautioned that polio remains a concern, with 72 cases reported in 14 states so far in 2025. To strengthen coverage, Jigawa has deployed 3,060 house-to-house teams, 548 special teams, 1,500 trained health workers, and thousands of community mobilisers, while routine immunisation services will also be scaled up during the campaign.

    He urged local government chairmen to provide strong oversight and appealed to the media to mobilise parents for full participation, stressing that polio vaccines are free, safe, and effective. Farah called on all stakeholders to join efforts in ending polio transmission in Jigawa and across Nigeria.

  • Ejigbo begins polio vaccination exercise

    Ejigbo begins polio vaccination exercise

    • By Aishat Ahmed, Misturah Yusuf, Mojisola Adegoke

    In a renewed effort to safeguard the health and future of children within the community, the Chairperson of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Mrs Aishat Taiwo, has kicked-off the Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) exercise at Jaiye Alabi Primary Health Care Centre, Moshalashi, and Ejigbo Primary School Complex.

    The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) and the Lagos State Health District VI, aimed to ensure that every eligible child between 0-59 months receives the oral polio vaccine (OPV), strengthening the campaign to completely eradicate poliomyelitis within the LCDA and across Lagos State.

    Mrs. Taiwo emphasised the council’s commitment to delivering accessible healthcare and preventive medical services at the grassroots. She urged parents and guardians to ensure that no child was left unprotected.

    “Our children are the pride and future of this community. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child is left unprotected from vaccine-preventable diseases like polio. I urge parents and guardians to bring their children out for vaccination and to support the health workers throughout this exercise,” she said.

     Vice Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Mrs. Nicholas-Ike, commended the dedication of the health workers and partner agencies driving the campaign. She highlighted the council’s continued focus on promoting health and well-being across Ejigbo.

    She said: “Good health remains the foundation of every thriving community. We will continue to prioritise initiatives that protect our children and secure a healthier future for all residents of Ejigbo.”

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    The Medical Officer, Dr. Yetunde Ibrahim, delivered a health talk, sensitising parents and caregivers on the importance of the vaccination.

    She explained that the campaign boosts children’s immunity against poliomyelitis and prevents any resurgence of the virus within the community.

    Dr. Ibrahim urged residents to cooperate fully with health officials by allowing access to their homes and ensuring all eligible children receive the OPV, emphasising that vaccination is safe, free, and essential for protecting children from lifelong disability.

    The Disease Surveillance Officer in Ejigbo, Mrs. Amosu, also addressed the audience, detailing the dangers of poliomyelitis. She explained that the disease primarily affects children under five, cannot be reversed once contracted, and in severe cases may result in death.

    She stressed that polio was entirely preventable through timely vaccination, urging parents to ensure their children were fully immunised.

    A representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Mr. James Agada, commended Ejigbo LCDA for its strong collaboration in advancing public health initiatives. He applauded the council’s efforts to sustain a polio-free environment and called for continued community participation to ensure that every child was reached and protected.

  • New polio variant in Makoko

    New polio variant in Makoko

    The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), will tomorrow kick-off a statewide Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign following the detection of an orphan circulating Variant Poliovirus Type 2 (cVPV2) in Makoko, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area.

    According to the Permanent Secretary, LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, routine surveillance had earlier detected the orphan cVPV2 isolation, an indication of potential transmission in samples collected from the densely populated riverine community of Makoko.

    He noted that this discovery underscored the urgency of implementing a rapid and comprehensive response to boost population immunity and prevent further spread of the virus, adding that to safegaurd children. the state government would conduct two intensive rounds of house-to-house vaccination campaigns across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

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    Mustafa explained that the campaign would target children under five, irrespective of their previous vaccination status, to ensure that they are protected. Each child will receive two drops of the novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), which is safe, effective, and approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the WHO

     Mustafa stated: “Our goal is to ensure that every eligible child in Lagos receives the polio vaccine and remains protected from paralysis. The detection of this virus is a reminder that polio remains a threat until it is completely eradicated. We therefore urge all parents, caregivers, and community leaders to open their doors to health workers and cooperate fully with the vaccination teams.”

    He further added that the state has strengthened its surveillance, vaccine logistics, and risk communication systems to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the campaign.

  • Experts hail launch of PMX, author’s move to combat polio

    Experts hail launch of PMX, author’s move to combat polio

    A gathering of industry titans, academics, and change makers and critical stakeholders in the project management and experiential marketing industry converged recently for the hybrid book launch and 50th birthday celebration of Mr. Abiodun Oshinibosi, Project Marshal of Abelinis Limited.

    The event, which blended virtual and physical attendance, spotlighted the release of his seminal work, Project Management Extraordinaire (PMX), hailed by experts as a transformative guide bridging gaps in project management and experiential marketing.

    In his address, Oshinibosi who thanked all for taking time off their schedule to be a part of his day, in a heartfelt gesture, announced all proceeds from the book would fund polio eradication efforts in Nigeria.

    The book, described as a “career companion” and “industry bible,” drew glowing reviews from global experts. Dr. Rotimi Olaniyan, Principal Lecturer and Programme Director at Nottingham Business School, UK, and past EXMAN President, praised its depth: “This book is rich, practical, and highly insightful. It demystifies project execution in experiential marketing, offering wisdom for professionals, students, and brands. It passes the test of invaluable literature—a must-read for anyone serious about mastering their craft.”

    Tolu Fadamitan, Project Manager/Product Specialist at Dell Technology USA, dissected the book’s real-world relevance: “PMX demystifies planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and ROI analysis in experiential projects. It’s an eye-opener, showing project management isn’t just for big corporations. The sections on post-project reconciliation and ROI are game-changers.”

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    Canadian Rotary Club representative Warren Thomson emphasized its strategic value: “PMX is a vivid guide on trust, risk assessment, and assembling the right teams. Make it your career companion, read it, revisit it, and let it guide your journey.”

    Nana Utomi, MD/CEO of MPXM representing the current EXMAN President, Tolulope Medebem, lauded Oshinibosi’s impact: “Your dedication to project management inspires us. This new chapter at 50 will undoubtedly yield greater milestones.”

    The event doubled as a tribute to Oshinibosi’s 25 year career, recognizing mentors and collaborators, including Edi Lawani (Aqaatw Safety Company); Tunji Adeyinka (GMD, Republicom Group); Mike Dada (PRM Africa); Funke B. Obruthe (CEO, Sapphaire Events); Christine Ogbeh (Co-founder, The Wedding Guru Nigeria) among others.

    Reacting to his announcement that proceeds from the sale of the book will go into the fight against polio, Joshua Hassan, Chairman of Nigeria’s National PolioPlus Committee, stressed the urgency: “Nigeria bears 30% of global polio cases. Misinformation fuels vaccine hesitancy, but contributions like Oshinibosi’s will save lives. We cannot relent until polio is history.”

    “We want to get our friends together to get this book across our target in higher institutions,” says Mr. Oshinibosi. “One person might sponsor 10 copies for students at the University of Lagos; another might pick five for Lagos Polytechnic students,” he explains.

    A major highlight of the book launch was the special awards recognition ceremony, which honoured 13 exceptional individuals who have made contributions to the fields of Experiential Management and Marketing. These distinguished awardees include: Dele Olukoju – Executive Director, The Eureka Tribe of Marketing & Communication Ltd; Tolu Fadanitan Dr. Rotimi Olaniyan, EXMAN; Tunji Adeyinka – GMD, Republicom Group; Olajire Anifalaje – CEO, Emporium Communications Ltd; Tolu Medebem – COO/Lead Consultant, Aster Integrated Marketing Ltd; Otunba Olawale Bukola Olopade – CEO, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd; Mike Dada – Lead Consultant, PRM Africa, and President, AFRIMA; Funke Bucknor-Obruthe – CEO, Zapphaire Events; Wale Oluwaleimu – Specialist, Event & Entertainment Consult; Edi Lawani – Head Consultant, Showbiz Network Services Ltd/Patagonia Multi-Media Productions; Christine Ogbeh – Co-Founder, The Wedding Guru Nigeria; and Kingsley James – Head Consultant, Indoor Design & Concept Ltd.

  • Uniting for the final push to end polio

    Uniting for the final push to end polio

    Sir: October 24 each year commemorates World Polio Day. This commemoration isn’t just an opportunity to reflect on the journey towards the eradication of the disease but also to remind all stakeholders of the seemingly unending battle to eliminate what has been described as a crippling and life-threatening illness.

    The European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has maintained this status every year since. While the African region was declared polio-free in 2020, the emergence of circulating Variant Poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) continues to be an important area of focus. This means other low- and medium-income countries, including Nigeria, continue to play catch-up.

    With over 70 cases reported across 46 local government areas (LGAs) in 14 states, Nigeria is currently witnessing intense transmission of cVPV2. This is largely due to issues surrounding vaccine hesitancy, which has led to low vaccination coverage. Similarly, misinformation and distrust about the potency and intentions of vaccination have significantly contributed to the low rate of herd immunity against the disease.

    Another major barrier that developing and underdeveloped nations face is political instability and ongoing conflicts. This severely restricts access to vaccination campaigns, making it difficult to reach underserved communities and leaving them vulnerable. The challenges posed by health supply chains, sometimes exacerbated by insecurity and logistics gaps, have also consistently impacted the availability of polio vaccines for effective distribution, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

    Given the potential devastating effects of polio—such as paralysis and psychosocial impact—along with the speed at which this disease can spread, the urgency needed to end this scourge remains critical. While the progress made is impressive, nearly eradicating polio is not good enough. Locations with incomplete vaccination coverage may experience outbreaks that can rapidly escalate into fresh public health emergencies.

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    The coordination of efforts by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) over the years has been critical to the global effort to eradicate polio, involving significant investments of financial and human resources. This further underscores the importance of strengthening existing collaborations at all levels to accelerate the end of polio in the African region.

    For instance, eHealth Africa is working with key partners, such as the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, to engage traditional and religious institutions in leading the polio vaccination drive. The intervention led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has built trust within communities across northern Nigeria to increase vaccine uptake. To a significant extent, religious leaders, traditional leaders, and village heads have been flagging off vaccination campaigns from their palaces and chambers, which has undoubtedly improved acceptance of vaccines, especially in rural communities.

    The urgency of reaching rural communities has also prompted the deployment of digital innovations like Geospatial Tracking Systems (GTS) to track and identify missed settlements. These systems have helped increase vaccination coverage while providing data-driven insights for decision-making. This has improved the quality and accountability of campaign implementation by validating the reports generated by vaccination teams.

    Similarly, digital innovations like Planfeld, recently piloted by eHealth Africa, have been instrumental in enhancing the accuracy of planning vaccination campaigns and reaching every settlement. The application provides information on the exact number of settlements being targeted, the number of children in those areas, and the amount of vaccine required for the activity.

    Aside from the deployment of technology, social behavioural change interventions at all levels have been another key approach in the journey to end polio. Irrespective of their roles, every step taken toward alleviating this disease is crucial. From international public health leaders to caregivers in the most remote locations, the influence of every stakeholder remains vital to the final push to end polio in Nigeria and the African continent.

    Importantly, the emergence of other potential public health crises—such as cholera, monkey pox, hypertension, and diabetes—increases the urgency of ending the long-standing battle against polio. This will ensure that more global health funding is directed toward addressing other health issues, averting potential public health emergencies.

    As we unite to push for a future without polio, this will be a testament to our collective resolve and humanity’s ability to unite for a common cause. We are indeed on the brink of history as we deliver the final blow to this disease once and for all.

    •Moshood Isah,eHealth Africa, Abuja.

  • We need vigilance for polio to be permanently eradicated – Mclnally

    We need vigilance for polio to be permanently eradicated – Mclnally

    • Leads Rotary International to meet Tinubu

    President of Rotary International, Gordon R McInally, yesterday admonished Nigeria to be vigilant to ensure that polio does not find its way back into the country.

    McInally gave the warning while speaking with journalists at the State House, Abuja, after leading other members of the global organization to meet with President Bola Tinubu in his office.

    It would be recalled that Nigeria was declared wild-polio free in June, 2020 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region.

    McInally said he was at the State House to thank President Tinubu for all the support the Rotary International had received from the Nigerian government.

    “One of the principal reasons for coming to see your President was to say thank you to him for everything that Nigeria has done in the field of polio eradication. We’re very excited that worldwide we are about to complete the polio eradication campaign and of course, polio was certified free from Nigeria five years ago in 2019.

    “But we have to remain vigilant. We cannot afford to let our guard down, we have to make sure that we continue the work to ensure that polio does not come back to places like Nigeria, to places in Africa, to places in other parts of the world as well.

    “So my principal reason for being here is to say thank you to him for all the support that the government has given in the campaign, but also to recognize the wonderful work that’s being done at present between Rotary International and government agencies here in Nigeria on child and maternal health, working in the field, particularly in maternal and neonatal mortality”, he said.

    Speaking about the work of Rotary International on polio eradication across the world, McInally recalled how the organization has worked to reduce the disease’s prevalence from more than 230,000 yearly to the point that not even one case had been sighted in the last 20 weeks.

    “Polio eradication has been our flagship campaign for many years now and since the late 1980s, we have been working tirelessly to remove that crippling disease from the face of the earth. We did that in Nigeria, in 2019 and we all rejoiced when Nigeria was certified polio free. We will rejoice again and I hope in not too distant future when the entire world is certified polio free.

    “30 years ago, there were more than 350,000 cases of polio every year. In 2023, there were only 12 cases of polio anywhere in the world and all 12 cases were in a very prescribed area on the Afghan-Pakistan border. Even more exciting is the fact that it is now 20 weeks since we saw a single case of wild polio anywhere in the world”

    “That is a cause for great celebration. But we must remain vigilant and we must carry on our polio campaign to ensure that we complete the job we started and to ensure that the entire world is free from the disease in the same way that Nigeria is at present.

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    “I am on record as dedicating my Presidency to making the world a better place for my two grandchildren; Ivy, age six, and Florence age three, but not just for those two children, but for all the children of the world and that includes the children right here in Nigeria.

    “The final thing I would like to say is that I would like to say thank you to the members of Rotary here in Nigeria for their unfailing support of our Rotary Foundation. Our Rotary Foundation is our charitable arm that makes the grants, of which I have just referred, that makes the grants that ensure the eradication of polio, that makes grants that give children education, that makes grants that give people clean water, that gives grants that ensure our environment is improved”, he said.

    McInally also disclosed that the organization had launched another project of scale in Nigeria worth $3 million, which had been targeting safe child birth among women in the country for the last eighteen months.

    “We have a new project of scale here, which has a value of almost 3 million US dollars, that is working with pregnant women, encouraging them to have birth in safe clinics rather than at home, teaching them during their pregnancy about the importance of child care and already only 18 months into this project, we’ve seen an amazing reduction in both maternal mortality and also infant mortality. So it’s an exciting time to be here in Nigeria, and I’m thrilled to be here”, he said.

  • How polio can be eradicated, by Sultan

    How polio can be eradicated, by Sultan

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, had said that polio can be eradicated if citizens embrace the culture of routine personal and environmental hygiene.

    He spoke as vaccination exercise kicked off on Saturday across the state.

    The revered monarch also charged parents to make available their children for the vaccination during the exercise in the state.

    He attributed the presence of the polio variant in the state to negligence and failure to sustain measures adopted to wipe WPV in 2020.

    However, Sokoto state is leading the chart with 61 fresh cases of polio variant according to records available.

    The royal father said absolute health measures were key in the drive to eradicating polio pointing out that health was a fundamental aspect for survival.

    “No sickness that has not come with cure and we are capable of ending polio. We were able to eradicate the WPV in 2020. I believe we can also wipe the polio variant,” he said.

    The vaccination exercise is a collaboration between Sokoto State Ministry of Health and others partners which include Chigari Foundation, UNICEF, CDC, WHO.

    The monarch who was represented by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof Sambo Wali Junaidu, said the Sultanate Council was committed to sustaining it stakes against all child killer diseases to save lives.

    The Representative OIC UNICEF in Sokoto, Dr Danjuma Mustapha said achieving the desired results of the mission against polio variant in the state needed active synergy through robust advocacy that would attract compliance by parents to allow their children vaccinated.

    “Sufficiently, government must also key in actively with personnel, infrastructure and funding to sustain the drive by also engaging NGOs CBOs, CSOs at communities’ level.

    “All polio eradication initiatives including using the media platforms must be put in place to break the barriers,” he stated.

    Also, UNICEF/SBC Health Specialist, Tessa Rintala, said donor agencies and organisation was committed to extending support to the mission to ensure the eradication of polio.

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    Rintala said: “We will collectively work as a team to ensure every child is administered the vaccine for their protection.”

    Special Adviser to the Governor on PHC, Bello Garba, who also reiterated the need for parents and relevant stakeholders to brace up towards ending the polio variant cases in the state, said all hands must be on deck to ensure the protection and survival of children under 5 against the killer disease.

    He decried that the polio variant was alarming in Sokoto North and Sokoto South, urging parents not to ignore the importance of presenting their children for vaccination. I recall the issue of measles where many households refuse their children to be vaccinated.

  • Sultan, Zamfara governor seek end to polio

    Sultan, Zamfara governor seek end to polio

    Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Dauda Lawal and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar have intensified efforts to eradicate polio. This becomes imperative in the face of worrisome rise in the new cases of circulating variant of polio virus in Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states.

    A statement by Strategic Communications Adviser of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA),  Dr Abubakar Jimoh, said they expressed readiness to engage  traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders  to support  to end the deadly disease this year.

    This is was during the Renewed Advocacy Campaigns against polio led by the Executive Director of  NPHCDA,  Dr Muyi Aina.

    The governor said his administration had embarked on vigorous strengthening of the state primary healthcare system, blocking financial leakages and engaging in capacity building of personnel to ensure eradication of polio in the three states.

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    Lawal also stated that he was spearheading a strategic security meeting of the three state governors and promised to use the platform for collective action.

    He praised the NPHCDA and development partners while also inaugurating the newly constructed Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Gusau.

    Sultan Abubakar emphasised the strategic role of traditional rulers and religious leaders and described them as the best institutions well positioned to help win the war against polio.

    Aina said the agency and development partners have put in place strategic plans such as enumeration of unvaccinated children,  strengthening PHC system, supporting state  governments to provide some basic amenities in vaccine hesitant communities and vigorous sensitization campaigns  to ensure polio virus is  completely eradicated this year.

    He thanked the governor and Sultan Abubakar for their strong leadership roles and commitment towards total eradication of polio.

  • Nigeria gets $14m Rotary polio eradication grant

    Nigeria gets $14m Rotary polio eradication grant

    The Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate yesterday said Rotary International’s
    grant of $14,037,787 to Nigeria will assist the nation to eradicate all variants of polio by 2030.

    The grant was presented to the Minister in Abuja.

    The grant, he noted, emanates from a comprehensive, sector-wide strategy aimed at revitalizing the nation’s health sector—a direct outcome of the Compact forged between the Nigerian government and its development partners.

    Pate spoke during the presentation of grants totalling to the Minister following the approval of $14,037,787 to strengthen polio surveillance and in recognition of the strides made by the country over the years in ending the disease

    Chairman, Nigeria National Polio Plus Committee (NNPPC), Joshua Hassan speech said the Rotary Foundation Trustees, at their January 2023 meeting, approved a grant of US$2,675,000.00 to support Polio eradication in Nigeria through WHO Nigeria for Surveillance.

    Hassan, who was a past District Governor of Rotary Nigeria, while making the presentation said an additional grant of $4,514,785 was approved in October 2023 while on the 10th of January 2024 another grant of $ 6,848,002 was approved, totalling$14,037,787.

    He said: “These are all one-year grants, which must be fully expended between 31st March 2024 and 2025”, he said while pledging further technical support for the country.

    “Rotary through (NNPPC) Nigeria National Polio Plus Committee will continue to support polio eradication and routine immunization in Nigeria through National Emergency Polio Operation Center (NEOC) technical support providing accountability, training frontline polio field workers award, and recognition of good performance as well as community/social mobilization efforts to improve OPV acceptance and non compliance resolution”, .

    In his response, Pate, who expressed his delight at the grant noted that since the country has been certified polio free, the new grant would go a long way towards efforts to eliminate the poliovirus variant that has been recorded in some parts of the country..

    Pate, expressing his satisfaction with the grant, highlighted that despite the country’s certification as polio-free, the new funding will significantly contribute to endeavors aimed at eradicating the recorded poliovirus variant in parts of the country.

    Pate expressed gratitude for Rotary’s gesture, characterizing it as aligned with the Federal government’s comprehensive sector-wide approach to revitalizing the nation’s health sector while he acknowledged the organization’s contributions to the ongoing efforts in disease eradication.

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    He also assured the donor that the grant would be put to good use and for the purpose it was meant for.

    While assuring the donor that the grant would be utilized appropriately for its intended purpose, Pate said, “We will use this resources prudently and efficiently the highest level of integrity, transparency and accountability.

    “I want to give the assurance that we will use this resources to serve the people for whom you intended this contribution to serve and for the global agenda of improving the health security of Nigerians”.

    Speaking via zoom, Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, applauded Rotary and pledged the organization’s commitment to diligently oversee the utilization of the grant.