“Nigeria’s attainment of Polio-Free status, does not, in any way mean stopping surveillance on the virus.
Experts will keep on with the surveillance as specified by their rule of engagement and in line with WHO surveillance guidelines, so as to sustain the position,”
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje made the statement at the opening remarks of the State Executive Council Meeting, held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Wednesday, adding that the position was as a result of collective action towards the disease.
“I could recall when I was the Deputy Governor, I was chairing the Committee against Polio in Kano state. I must commend those who contributed immensely in the fight against the disease. I must mention the Sarkin Yakin Kano, Wada Aliyu Gaya among other stakeholders who stood firmly by me in the fight,” he reminded.
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People like Aliko Dangote, Chairman Dangote Foundation and Bill Gates, of Bills and Melinda Gates Foundation, according to the governor, “…who spent Millions of US Dollars deserve special recognition and appreciation.”
Other stakeholders, like development partners, the governor added, must also be acknowledged and appreciated, emphasizing further that, “Sustainability is important in every human Endeavour. That is why surveillance will continue to maintain the position.”
Nigerian Tracker recalls that when Governor Ganduje was the chairman Task Force on Polio Eradication he use to visit at least four local governments a day during every round of polio immunization that begins from Saturday to Tuesday of every month end.
He uses to go House to House to resolve non-compliance cases sometimes with the help of security agencies.
He once visited Kadage a Ruga settlement in Sumaila local government where some Fulani refused to allow their people immunized.
He went to the extent of sitting in a mortar and trek since the village is not motorable.
he also visited remote villages like Dagora in Sumaila which is also not motorable and BABURI in Tududn Wada which is also not motorable and resolves non -compliance cases.
