September 25, (THEWILL) — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has directed the 27 Local Government Area chairmen in the state to intensify awareness campaigns on routine immunisation, in-between rounds, and the integrated measles campaign.
The governor also urged traditional rulers to continue sensitising their subjects on the importance of immunisation, particularly against polio and other preventable diseases.
Zulum gave the directive on Thursday during a strategic meeting on Primary Healthcare activities with traditional rulers, the Shehu of Borno, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and development partners at the Government House, Maiduguri.
“I hereby direct all local government chairmen to step up campaigns on routine immunisation, in-between rounds and other campaigns, which must be carried out across the state.
“Let me also emphasise that attending evening review meetings is compulsory for all LGA chairmen,” the governor stated.
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partner with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of routine immunisation and other services at Primary Healthcare Centres across the state.
“We are aware that the tripartite agreement between Aliko Dangote Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the state ended in December 2024.
“However, I want to assure you that Borno State Government will ensure sustainability of all the activities. All our counterpart funding has been paid, we are up to date. We will provide all the needed support and political will to ensure an efficient healthcare delivery system for our people,” he assured.
On security, the governor promised adequate protection to ensure immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach areas.
“Borno State Government will provide adequate security to enable people in difficult-to-reach communities to have access to immunisation,” he said.
Highlighting broader healthcare initiatives, Zulum disclosed that the state had sponsored 1,400 indigent students to study nursing and midwifery, adding that 500 of them would graduate before the end of the year.
