Nigeria Urged to Prioritize Children's Polio Immunization, Philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor Calls for Action

Philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor, speaking in Abuja, urged Nigerian parents to prioritize children's immunization against polio as part of the End Polio Campaign to mark World Polio Day 2025. He reaffirmed the commitment to completely eradicate wild poliovirus in Nigeria by 2025, expressing gratitude for the progress made through initiatives like the Rotary International's Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).

Dr. Khadijat Yusuf emphasized the need for strict monitoring of population movement to prevent the reintroduction of the poliovirus, highlighting the ongoing risks in Nigeria and other countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan.