Sokoto Launches Aggressive Polio Vaccination Drive for 1 Million Children
Sokoto State has initiated a four-day intensive polio vaccination campaign targeting over one million children under five years old. The exercise, running from April 26-30, aims to immunize children against the circulating variant poliovirus type 2 as Nigeria pushes to eliminate polio transmission by December 2025.
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The campaign employs a house-to-house strategy to ensure maximum coverage. While most parents in Sokoto North LGA willingly presented their children, some households in Bazza area rejected the vaccine. UNICEF facilitator Latifa warned that non-compliant families would be reported to the Non-Compliance Committee for intervention.
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Dr. Larai Aliyu Tambuwal, Executive Secretary of Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, reaffirmed the government's commitment to full vaccination coverage. "We're taking all necessary measures to reach every eligible child," she stated.
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In Sokoto South LGA, Council Chairman Mohammad Ya'u Danda (represented) urged mothers to avail their children, emphasizing the vaccine's safety. Wamakko LGA also recorded high turnout, with UNICEF's Habibu Kilgori noting measures to prevent fake finger-marking and ensure transparency.
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The campaign, monitored by WHO and UNICEF partners, demonstrates Sokoto's determination to eradicate polio and protect children's health across all communities.
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