The Kwara State Government initiates a four-day statewide polio immunization campaign on December 6, covering all 16 local government areas. This aims to protect children under five and prevent poliovirus resurgence, with officials stressing the importance of child health and sustained polio-free status.
Key figures like Professor Nusirat Elelu and Dr Emmanuel Eyitayo emphasized data accuracy, vaccine integrity, and public cooperation. The campaign is a crucial part of national efforts to maintain Nigeria’s polio-free certification amid concerns about circulating poliovirus variants in Northern Nigeria.