Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has called for a collaborative effort among stakeholders in order to win the war against polio.
Governor Obi made the declaration on Monday while flagging-off Polio eradication outreach programme at Oraifite and Aguata.
He stressed the need to sustain comprehensive and effective immunization coverage to maintain the state’s seven-year old polio free status, especially with the high movement of people from other parts of the country to and from the State.
He assured that all necessary measures would be taken to protect the children from all killer diseases to enable them attain their full potential in life.
At Oraifite, the Governor commended the Nigeria polio Ambassador Sir Emeka Offor for his various contributions towards the fight against polio and inputs to promote good governance and community development.
He urged other privileged individuals to emulate him and attract projects to the State.
The Chairman Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Mr. Jude Mbaegbu assured that people of the area would continue to participate actively in immunization exercise and other health programmes.
Earlier in his address, the Governor, Rotary International District 9140, Mr. Charles Onianwa said Governor Obi’s commitment to polio eradication campaign had remained unprecedented.
Onianwa disclosed that over nine billion USA dollars had been spent in the fight against polio with over 2.5 billion children immunized in 122 countries.
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