Buhari’s administration concerned about health, safety of Nigerians – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, said this during a virtual meeting with representatives of the BNT162 COVID-19 vaccine candidate on the progress of the vaccine development around the world, including Africa.Osinbajo in a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande said the federal government also intends to examine every possible option in the development and distribution of a vaccine against the COVID-19 disease.
According to Prof. Osinbajo, the interaction between the FG and the promoters of the vaccine candidate “is an important conversation and it is important for us that we are prioritized-as the largest country in Africa-in the distribution of the best COVID-19 vaccine when it’s eventually ready.“Our priority is the health of the Nigerian citizens. We continue to engage and intend to look at every possible option -from all manufacturers- of a good vaccine.
Responding, the Pfizer Country Manager and Representative in Africa, who spoke for the promoters, Mr. Subair Olayinka disclosed that “Nigeria will be priority,” for the vaccine supply to Africa.
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