The Lagos State Government has officially launched the first round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs).
EpeInsights reports that this is a critical campaign aimed at protecting children under five from poliomyelitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The four-day exercise, which began on May 3 and runs through May 6, is being coordinated by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board across all 57 LGAs and LCDAs.
To mark the kickoff, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, administered oral polio vaccines to infants at Ogba Primary Health Centre and nearby mobile vaccination sites, symbolizing the official start of the campaign in the state.
“This campaign is a vital step in our mission to ensure every child in Lagos is protected from preventable diseases, particularly polio,” Dr. Mustafa said.
“These next few days serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to reach every eligible child, regardless of location.”
He encouraged parents and caregivers to take advantage of the free vaccination services offered at primary health centres, outreach points, and via house-to-house visits by trained health workers.
“No child will be left behind. The safety and future of our children depend on these life-saving vaccines,” he added.
Ahead of the official launch, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led an advocacy walk themed “A Walk for the Future,” and also administered vaccines during a symbolic flag-off ceremony.
She called for increased awareness and parent participation to eliminate zero-dose cases and improve child health outcomes in the state.
The 2025 NIPDs is a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with global health bodies including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF.
Lagos, as one of Nigeria’s most densely populated states, plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the national effort to eradicate polio and boost routine immunization coverage.
