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State governments, except Lagos and Oyo, are not making independent plans to procure COVID-19 vaccine, officials told
The PUNCH on Sunday.
Officials of states including Plateau, Delta, Ekiti, Gombe, Cross River and Bauchi, in separate interviews with
The PUNCH, said they had not made any plan to buy the vaccine, rather they would depend on allocations from the Federal Government.
But Lagos and Oyo states, had two weeks ago, told our correspondents that they were making independent plans to buy doses of COVID-19 vaccine, in addition to the allocations expected from the Federal Government.
As most states failed to make their own plans for the vaccine, the Federal Government on Sunday blamed politics and logistics due to no fault of Nigeria for the delay in the arrival of the vaccine in country.
The military chief stated this during a one-day National Defence and Security Summit in Abuja, on Monday.
Maj.-Gen. Lucky said the military will ensure that normalcy is restored to all parts of the country.
He noted that the defence is committed to ensuring that parts of the county witnessing kidnapping and other security challenges regain their peace.
The military chief expressed optimism that “Nigeria will have peace again”, adding that Nigerians would no longer entertain fear while going about their businesses.
Maj.-Gen. Lucky who said the military would need support from other security agencies during the operation, urged Nigerians to also assist by providing intelligence when necessary.
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Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his approval of the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Shendam.
He described the d development as cheering news for citizens of the state and a catalyst for the development of the state and the nation.
Governor Lalong, who received a letter from the Federal Ministry of Education conveying the approval of President Buhari for the establishment of the Polytechnic, said the gesture shows the love that the President has for Plateau State and the desire to ensure the technological development of the State and nation at large.
Northern governors agree to take first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
On as experts assure of vaccine safety
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
The Northern States Governor’s Forum (NSGF) on Thursday, said its members have agreed to take the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when it arrives Nigeria.
The Chairman NSGF, Governor of Plateau State, Honorable Simon Lalong in a webinar organized by an NGO, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), gave the assurance on behalf of his colleagues.
The safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine were also discussed.
Represented by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government (SSG), Professor Danladi Atu, Lalong said: “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”.
COVID-19 vaccination does not prevent infection ― Expert
On
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
A lecturer from the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Professor Clara Ejembi, on Thursday said the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination does not prevent infection.
Speaking during a webinar organized by an NGO, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), Professor Ejembi noted that the need for people to continue to practice preventive measures is important and all actors must be on board.
This was as Northern States Governor’s Forum (NSGF) said its members have agreed to take the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when it arrives in Nigeria.