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Nigeria to Take Action Against Citizens Who Reject Covid Vaccine

The Nigerian government has warned citizens who refuse to take the covid vaccine that they will not be allowed to endanger the lives of others.

The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on Tuesday said for those people who refuse to get vaccinated, the committee will have to apply the basic rule of law.

Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) stated this at a briefing while addressing the issue of vaccine hesitancy.

“If some individuals refuse to take the vaccine, hence endangering those who have or those who could not due to medical exemptions, then we have to apply the basic rule of law which stipulates that your human right stops where mine begins.

“So, you have a right to refuse vaccines, but you do not have the right to endanger the health of others,” Mr Shuaib said.

He added further that the PSC and the Federal Ministry of Health are exploring ways of making vaccines more available to all Nigerians including Federal Civil Servants and Corporate entities.

“Once these vaccines are made equitably available to all Nigerians, then we would need to have a frank discussion about justice, fairness and liberty that exist around vaccine hesitancy,” he said.

“Let me once again assure Nigerians that the Federal Government is very alert on the safety and efficacy of the various range of vaccines we are using in the country, and that is why we are not compromising on any component of our vaccine logistics at Federal and state levels

“I once again appeal to all our health workers to remain steadfast in discharging their professional responsibility to Nigerians. The Federal government is working hard and supporting the states in ensuring that Nigerians are protected against COVID-19. This is a collective fight in which we all have a responsibility as Nigerians to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community.”

“I, therefore, urge adherents of both religions who are planning to perform pilgrimage next year or in the future, to get vaccinated now to avoid any delays.

“This is also to bring to our attention, that as the COVID-19 vaccines become available worldwide, some countries have made vaccination a requirement to gain access to their country.”

By Abel Ejikeme

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