The Ogun State Government has reiterated its readiness to provide full financial backing and logistical support for the measles–rubella vaccination campaign slated for January 27 to February 5, 2026.
Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, gave the assurance while presiding over a meeting of the State Task Force on Primary Health Care at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. She said the administration was committed to removing all bottlenecks that could hinder the success of the statewide immunisation exercise.
Salako-Oyedele, who chairs the task force, commended the Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders, with special recognition to UNICEF for its sustained interventions, including the provision of ambulance boats to improve access to healthcare in riverine areas. She described the collaboration as critical to sustaining a resilient primary healthcare system across the state.
The Deputy Governor noted that challenges identified during the meeting would be promptly escalated to Governor Dapo Abiodun for immediate action. She also urged religious organisations, Community Development Associations, women groups, the National Orientation Agency and the media to intensify public enlightenment, particularly through social media platforms and influencers, to boost awareness among parents and young people.
According to her, all necessary steps were being taken to guarantee a successful campaign. She disclosed that requests for required funding had already been submitted and expressed confidence that approvals would be granted in good time to support the intensive exercise.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, lauded development partners, faith-based leaders and community organisations for their continued collaboration with the state government in strengthening healthcare delivery, especially at the grassroots. She explained that the task force meeting served as a platform to assess progress within the primary healthcare system and fine-tune plans ahead of the immunisation exercise.
In his presentation, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, reported notable improvements in key health indicators across most local government areas in 2025, despite lingering infrastructure and logistics challenges in some locations.
Dr Ogunsola disclosed that the measles–rubella campaign would span 10 days and target children between nine months and 14 years, describing it as one of the most extensive age-range vaccination exercises ever conducted in Ogun State. He added that more than 8,000 health workers would be deployed to schools, health facilities and communities to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Speaking on behalf of development partners, UNICEF representative, Mrs Moloku, commended the state Government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery. She noted that the initiative aligns with Africa’s broader goal of eliminating preventable diseases and assured UNICEF’s continued technical and financial support toward the successful implementation of the campaign.
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