The commitment, now dubbed the “Lagos Declaration”, aims to address the country’s immunisation gaps
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Organised under the Zero Dose Learning Hub initiative, the retreat had the theme: “Legislative Partnerships for Reaching Zero-Dose Children in Nigeria.” Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“One was the absence of routine immunisation budget lines in several states, which threatens the sustainable financing of vaccination programmes,” he said.
“The lawmakers also pledged to advocate for the inclusion of dedicated immunisation budget lines in the 2026 state budgets to ensure sustained funding for vaccine delivery,” he said. He also committed to ensuring that local government chairpersons and lawmakers from ZDLH-supported LGAs receive a briefing on survey findings, in a bid to deepen accountability and local ownership.
For many stakeholders, this retreat is not just a symbolic step; it may represent a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest to reach every child, everywhere, with life-saving vaccines.
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