Speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Temitope Balogun, commended the partnership, noting that it will help address the challenge of zero-dose and under-immunised children, particularly in riverine communities.
She said the collaboration will strengthen vaccine delivery systems, improve healthcare access, and boost frontline health worker capacity across the state.
Also speaking, Badagry Local Government Chairman, Babatunde Hunpe, described immunisation as a critical investment in child survival, urging stronger community participation to protect children from preventable diseases.
He highlighted the unique geographical challenges of border and riverine areas, stressing the need for sustained outreach to ensure no child is left behind.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District V, Oladapo Asiyanbi, said the district’s strong performance in recent vaccination campaigns reflects effective planning and community engagement.
He thanked development partners including UNICEF, WHO, and the Republic of Korea for their continued support, adding that the collaboration is key to achieving higher immunisation coverage and eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases in Lagos State.