1.2 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Nigerians
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has administered Over 1.2 Million vaccine doses to Nigerians.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has administered Over 1.2 Million vaccine doses to Nigerians.
This was disclosed by the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib
He stated that the Government is impressed by the response of Nigerians to the Covid-19 vaccination, and may likely extend the ongoing vaccination by two weeks.
He said, “By the vaccination timeline, the exercise ought to end today (Tuesday) but due to increasing demands by Nigerians, the government may extend the deadline.
“I think, a two-week extension is likely to create more access for vaccination.”
“So far, 1.2m out of the 2million vaccines have been administered on Nigerians.
“We will continue to provide the right environment for easier vaccination.”
The Doctor also stated when the administration of the second doses of covid-19 vaccine will begin.
He said, “It is normally about eight to 12 weeks after the first dose.”
NPHCDA in collaboration with ICPC
Dr. Faisal Shuaib stated that the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
He said that The collaboration is to ensure all appropriate anti-corruption, accountability, and transparency measures are established and sustained throughout the four phases of the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
His words: “In line with its determination to ensure accountability and transparency in the deployment and administration of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
“This collaborative effort is founded on ICPC’s three-fold mandate ‘of enforcement, prevention, and public education and enlightenment to prohibit corrupt practices and other related offenses.
“The collaboration will ensure all appropriate anti-corruption, accountability, and transparency measures are established and sustained throughout the four phases of the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
“These measures are imperative, as any form of corruption in the COVID-19 vaccination effort of the Federal Government will inevitably undermine the response to the pandemic, deprive citizens of their right to vaccination, and ultimately derail the goal of achieving herd immunity.
“The ICPC will track and monitor the deployment and use of COVID-19 vaccines across the country, with a focus on four critical areas – theft and embezzlement; service provision; vaccine availability; and advisory.
“The NPHCDA, therefore, assures the public that those with intentions of perpetrating any unlawful acts in this regard, such as extortion, diversion of vaccines and/or funds meant for the vaccination exercise, will be apprehended and would face the full wrath of the law.
“The general public is therefore encouraged to report any act of corruption in the vaccination process to NPHCDA or ICPC.
“COVID-19 Vaccine protects you, your family, and your community!”
