Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has revealed that governors will take the COVID-19 vaccine on live television to demonstrate to their residents that the vaccine works.
He made this known after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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He also noted that the president has agreed to convey to the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the need to use influencers such as religious leaders, entertainers, and athletes to engender the confidence of citizens at the state and local level.
According to the governor, this move will help to address the cultural and religious concerns around taking the vaccine.