The Oredo Local government Area Council on Wednesday,17 of March commenced the COVID-19 vaccination with Frontline workers, paramilitary and traditional leaders
The flag off ceremony for the vaccination campaign was held at Oredo Fountain, King’s Square, Benin City,
Speaking at the event the Head of Local Government Administration/ Acting Chairman,Oredo Local Government Council,Dr Igbinigie Osaheni. said the aim of the council in the 1st phase was to ensure that Frontline workers, paramilitary and traditional leaders were vaccinated against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the vaccination exercise is not a regular house to house one,but targeted on Frontline workers, paramilitary and traditional leaders. Thanking the state government for it’s commitment towards the goals of all health related issues.
He further assured of the council’s determination towards providing the neededresources that would ensure the success of the programme where people would be saved from the coronavirus pandemic and other preventable, disability or untimely death amongst the people.
He used the opportunity to commend the Federal government, WHO, NPHCDA, UNICEF Rotary International as well as other partners for their assistance towards the success of the programme
The Head, Primary Health Care, Dr. Harrison Obasogie said that the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki had earlier flagged- off the exercise at the state level, sermoning the people to leverage on the benefits of the programme.
While urging the people to discard the negative rumors pendling about the vaccine, Dr. Obasogie commended all relevant stakeholders who partnered towards ensuring the successful delivery of the vaccine to the government.
