In a significant step towards eradicating polio, the Nigerian government has delivered two million doses of polio vaccines to Kebbi State as part of an ongoing nationwide immunisation campaign targeting children under the age of five.
According to Hobnob News, the vaccine shipment was facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and is part of intensified efforts to halt the circulation of polio variants and boost immunity among vulnerable populations.
Yusuf Umar Sauwa, spokesperson for the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the arrival of the vaccines, describing them as “potent booster doses capable of interrupting transmission.”
“These vaccines will strengthen immunity among children and ensure the virus does not resurface,” Sauwa stated. He further noted that Kebbi currently has zero reported cases of polio, a milestone he attributed to the state’s strong surveillance and routine immunisation systems.
In a proactive effort to tackle vaccine hesitancy and non-compliance—particularly in areas such as Jega, Koko, and Birnin Kebbi—local religious and traditional leaders have been enlisted to help counter misinformation and encourage public acceptance of the vaccines.
The mass immunisation campaign aligns with Nigeria’s broader public health strategy to safeguard children’s health and ensure the country maintains its polio-free status.
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