President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults.
Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine production has become necessary owing to the challenges faced by developing countries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious disease outbreaks.
We have capable and talented people who can make the necessary contributions to the production of vaccines in Nigeria and the rest of Africa,'' the president told the visiting CEO, who assumed office on 18 March and has embarked on visits to some African countries.
