The Lagos State Government has flagged off the first round of the 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign.
NIPDs campaign aimed at protecting children under five from poliomyelitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The four-day exercise, which runs from 3 to 6 May, is being coordinated by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board and is taking place simultaneously across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
At Ogba Primary Health Centre and other designated sites, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Ibrahim Mustafa commenced the campaign by administering oral polio vaccines to several children, including two newborns.
Mustafa reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to child health and disease prevention.
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“This campaign is a vital step in our mission to ensure every child in Lagos is protected from preventable diseases, particularly polio. These next five days serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to reach every eligible child, regardless of location,” he said.
He encouraged parents and caregivers to take advantage of the free vaccination services available at primary health centres, designated outreach posts, and through door-to-door visits by trained health workers.
“We are leaving no child behind. The safety and future of our children depend on these life-saving vaccines. I urge all parents and guardians to cooperate with health workers and ensure their children receive all scheduled immunisations,” Mustafa added.
Earlier in the week, the First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, demonstrated her support by leading a pre-event advocacy walk, themed “A Walk for the Future.”
She also participated in a symbolic flag-off ceremony where she administered vaccines to children.
Mrs Sanwo-Olu stressed the urgency of eliminating zero-dose cases, urging parents to ensure their children receive all necessary vaccines to protect them from preventable illnesses.
The NIPDs campaign in Lagos forms part of a nationwide effort spearheaded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), with support from global partners including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
The campaign aligns with the state’s broader public health agenda under the ‘A Greater Lagos Rising’ initiative.
