Ihekweazu gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abakaliki while handing over the newly constructed molecular laboratory to the management of the Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.
He said that in spite of reports of some European countries discontinuing with the vaccine’s application, Nigerians should believe in its safety and efficacy.
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We are very confident of the vaccine we introduced in the country and that it would become a game changer in the fight against COVID 19.
“I and other front line staff have been vaccinated and I am still standing,” he said
The director general said that no medical intervention in the world had saved more lives than vaccines, calling for more education of Nigerians on the vaccine’s safety.
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The work that must be done in the continuous pursuit of Nigeria’s unity includes the “hard work of ensuring justice, equity and fairness for all segments of society,” according to
Mr Osinbajo made the point today while delivering the Convocation Lecture of the Sokoto State University.
The vice president who was received at the airport by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, also paid a courtesy call on the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The Sultan welcomed him noting that he knew the vice president “is here because he loves what he is doing for the development of the country.”
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The work that must be done in the continuous pursuit of Nigeria’s unity includes the “hard work of ensuring justice, equity and fairness for all segments of society,” according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Prof. Osinbajo made the point today while delivering the Convocation Lecture of the Sokoto State University.
The Vice President who was received at the airport by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State also paid a courtesy call on the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The Sultan welcomed him noting that he knew the Vice President “is here because he loves what he is doing for the development of the country.”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will attend the forthcoming convocation ceremony of the Sokoto State University (SSU) and also inspect some ongoing projects in the state, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal has said.
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