President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the
COVID-19 vaccine was safe.
Buhari gave the assurance after he was vaccinated alongside
the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the State House in Abuja, on Saturday.
They received the first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19
vaccine on live television.
Speaking after the vaccine was administered to him,
President Buhari described his decision to take the vaccine in public as ‘‘a
demonstration of leadership and faith in the safety and efficacy of the
vaccines.’
‘‘I have received my first jab and I wish to recommend it to
all eligible Nigerians, to do same so that we can be protected from the
virus,’’ he said.
He urged all state governments, traditional and religious
leaders, to take the lead in the mobilization effort within their environment
and areas of influence.
‘‘The vaccine offers hope for a safe country, free of
coronavirus.
‘‘I similarly urge all eligible Nigerians to present
themselves and be vaccinated in accordance with the order of priority already
mapped out at the various authorized designated centres ONLY,’’ he added
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