Governors’ forum wants Nigeria certified polio-free in another 24 months

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has called for continued commitment and concerted efforts from all stakeholders to get Nigeria certified polio-free in another 24 months.
This is contained in a statement issued by the forum’s Chairman, Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara State, signed by Alhaji Abdulatif Shittu, the acting Director-General of the forum yesterday in Abuja.
Yari said that the forum was greatly delighted to receive the news of Nigeria’s delisting from polio- endemic countries by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
He said that the forum also commended all stakeholders that contributed to the process leading to the delisting of Nigeria from polio-endemic countries by the WHO.
“The Forum acknowledged the contribution of all stakeholders both at state and local government levels that played key roles that resulted in Nigeria achieving this historic feat.
“Every parent who has made their children available for polio vaccination in the past years should be proud of this achievement.
“Their action will guarantee a polio-free Nigeria for the unborn generation,’’ Yari said. (NAN)