Gov. Tambuwal said that the one million children targeted is realistic considering the fact that the vaccines will be administered in two phases. Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has flagged off the 2017 measles vaccination campaign with a target of reaching one million children across the state.Speaking at the flag off ceremony in Gwadabawa local government area of the state, Tambuwal said all necessary arrangements have been concluded for a successful exercise.He said the one million children targeted is realistic considering the fact that the vaccines will be administered in two phases.He added, “Twelve local government areas will be covered in first phase while eleven local government areas will be covered in second phase. So far, the state government and our development partners have committed huge resources in order to eradicate measles and other killer diseases among our children.“Enough vaccines have been provided that will cater for children in all the nooks and crannies of the state”.
