Sokoto Govt Reiterates its Commitment to Eradicate Polio

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Sokoto State Government has expressed commitment to the total eradication of poliomyelitis in the state.

The state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, stated this at a meeting with stakeholders on the eradication of polio, held at Villa one in Sokoto.

The deputy governor, who is also the state chairman of the task force on polio eradication, said concerted efforts are being made to ensure that Sokoto becomes polio-free state.

He said the government is ready to render all the necessary support toward realising the set objective.

The deputy governor, who represented the state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, however, stressed  the need for synergy among all the stakeholders in that direction.

Gobir warned that the government would not condone any act capable of jeopardising  the goal.

In his remark, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa, called on all the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) involved in the exercise to remain steadfast for the success of the exercise.

Sifawa also appealed to all the field workers to remain dedicated in their responsibilities.

Commenting also, the state Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Assabe Balarabe, said mothers have a crucial role to play toward combating polio in the state.