Kebbi polio-free since 2011 – Emir of Argungu
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, has disclosed that Kebbi State has recorded no new polio circumstances since 2011, noting that the state wouldn’t permit complacency.
Mera, who’s the Chairman of the Traditional Leaders Council Against Polio and Co-Chairman of the Kebbi State Task Force on Immunisation, said this throughout the flag-off of the Polio Outbreak Response Immunisation Campaign in Birnin Kebbi.
On behalf of conventional rulers, the Emir thanked Governor Nasir Idris for his unwavering assist in retaining polio out of Kebbi. He affirmed the normal establishment’s dedication to sustaining cooperation and mobilising their topics to attain full-scale protection of the immunisation train.
While flagging off the marketing campaign, Governor Nasir Idris mentioned the incumbent administration would reinvigorate the combat in the direction of guaranteeing a polio-free society.
“Kebbi State Government is wholly dedicated to the wholesome well-being of the individuals.
“We shall proceed to collaborate with companions and stakeholders to achieve each little one in distant communities and troublesome terrain to manage immunisation to get rid of polio. We should safeguard the well being of our subsequent era.
“Kebbi is polio-free, however the administration will maintain the required immunisation marketing campaign to guard our kids from afflictions which may come from neighbouring states.
“This crippling disease is real. All parents must ensure that their children and wards receive the vaccine. The vaccine is absolutely safe,” the Governor assured.
Comrade Nasir Idris urged conventional rulers, spiritual leaders, native authorities officers, and group heads to lend their assist to the train to attain the goal goal.
“Your endorsement of the immunisation programme will assist make sure that each little one is vaccinated.
“We thank healthcare workers for their professional commitment to service. With combined support and unity of purpose, we shall sustain a polio-free Kebbi,” Comrade Nasir remarked.
The Governor donated ₦5 million money to district heads who mobilised dad and mom and youngsters to attend the flag-off marketing campaign and obtain immunisation.
The Commissioner for Health, Comrade Yunusa Isma’ila, mentioned the administration of Governor Nasir Idris has prioritised the well being of the individuals and the advance of the well being sector.
“The flag-off of the immunisation programme is a significant step towards eliminating polio entirely. The exercise is to protect every child from the disease,” the commissioner affirmed.
In a goodwill message on behalf of different companions, the consultant of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Nasir Zurmi, counseled the Kebbi State Government for its strong response to polio elimination.
“Kebbi is the only state that has recorded 100% success in this direction. We shall continue to offer valuable support to uphold the trend,” Dr Zurmi mentioned.
Apart from being administered the anti-polio vaccine, all the kids immunised on the flag-off ceremony went residence with varied present objects donated by the federal government.
