ASHENEWS reports that Sokoto state government has expressed its commitment to eradicate polio.
The Deputy governor, Idris Gobir stated this at a meeting with stakeholders at Villa 1 in Sokoto on Saturday.
Also the chairman of the Task force on polio eradication, Gobir said that efforts are being made to ensure that Sokoto became polio-free state.
According to him, government is ready to provide necessary support toward realising that the objective is achieved.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Gobir stressed the need for synergy among stakeholders in that direction.
He warned that government would not condone any act that is capable of jeopardising the goal.
The secretary to the state government, Muhammad Sifawa called on ministries and agencies involved in the exercise to remain steadfast for the success of the exercise.
Sifawa also appealed to all field workers to remain dedicated in their responsibilities.
Also speaking, the state commissioner of Health, Assabe Balarabe said mothers have crucial roles to play toward combating polio.
She assured of her ministry’s resolved to live no stone unturned in the fight to eradicate polio.
The Special Adviser of the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Bello Garba said efforts would be intensified to ensure personal and environmental hygiene among people of the state.
According to him, this would greatly assist in ensuring the eradication of polio in the state.
