Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, together with his wife, Chioma, and hisdeputy, Placid Njoku, have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uzodimma also flagged off the administration of COVID-19 vaccination and commended the federal government for the approval of the vaccine.
Performing the flag-off ceremony at the Imo State Primary Health Development Agency (ISPHCDA) along Umuguma Road, New Owerri, the governor noted that Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine was confirmed all over the world as the safest, effective and permanent solution to the dreaded COVID-19.
The governor, in his bid to show leadership by example and proof to the people on the safety of the vaccine, got instant vaccination together with his wife, Barr Chioma, Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku and his wife, Bola.
Also speaking, Executive Secretary of ISPHCDA, Rev. Sr. Maria-Joaness Uzoma, thanked the governor for all the efforts at uplifting the Primary Health Care Sector, provision of official vehicles, ambulances and other amenities needed for the smooth running of the Agency.
