Photo : Soba LGA Chairman Muhammad Lawal Shehu immunizing a child during the launching of Vaccination Exercise
The Executive Chairman of Soba Local Government Area, Hon. Muhammad Lawal Shehu, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the Council is certified free from the polio virus after a recently reported case.
Speaking while launching the vaccination exercise in Marwa town, Kinkiba ward, the chairman emphasized that people should understand that poliomyelitis is a virus caused by filth and spreads rapidly, attacking children beyond a curable level if not timely addressed.
Soba Chairman Vaccinating a child
He further asserted that scientific research in the Muslim world has proven that polio is a virus, not caused by spirits as some speculate. He noted that observing personal and environmental hygiene is the safest and most protective way to prevent contracting the disease.
“The polio vaccine has been tested in various laboratories in many Muslim countries and found to be completely safe. I was vaccinated as a child and still have my vaccine card. All my children are vaccinated against this virus. If it caused infertility, I would not support it, but it is safe. I therefore urge you to cooperate fully by allowing your children to be vaccinated in the ongoing campaign,” he said.
“I want both staff and ad-hoc staff to effectively utilize the vaccine tools and other materials provided for the smooth conduct of the vaccination exercise. I will not tolerate reports of truancy among you. Please ensure the local government is certified free from polio,” the chairman remarked.
The chairman added that Soba Local Government is committed to the total eradication of the disease under his watch, as was recorded some years back when the local council was certified polio-free.
Hon. Lawal expressed his disappointment at the recent reported case of the virus, which reversed their previous success. He urged parents and guardians to present their wards for the routine vaccination exercise.
