Wife of Lagos state governor and first lady of Lagos state, Dr Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has launched the 2025 Polio Outbreak Response Campaign, reaffirming state commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding the health of children in the state.

Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu who flagged off the ceremony, at the Simpson Primary Healthcare Center, through the Lagos state Primary Health care board.

The First Lady of Lagos State, who was represented by Mrs. Widad Jumoke Mustafa, a member of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) emphasized the state government’s proactive measures to keep Lagos polio-free, highlighting the critical importance of the campaign in preventing the debilitating effects of poliomyelitis, which can result in paralysis or death.

” Through this initiative, the state government is securing the future of countless children in Lagos State. The health and well-being of our children remain a top priority for this administration,”

The First Lady also called on parents, community leaders, and stakeholders to support the campaign by ensuring eligible children are vaccinated which Targets children aged 0-59 months.

In his Remarks, the Supervising Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board Dr. Abimbola Bowale, underscored the life-saving importance of immunization.

Dr. Bowale outlined several strategies to ensure the success of the campaign, including fixed post teams stationed at primary healthcare centers and public health facilities, house-to-house visits, and a transit strategy to reach special locations such as places of worship, schools, motor parks, and other public venues.

Also in her address the chairman of Lagos Mainland Local government, Mrs. Omolola Rashidat Essien opined that Immunization is key in ensuring that children are kept safe from polio and other vaccine preventable diseases.