Week 3- greetings from Nigeria.

On June 19, 2020 we were delighted to receive the news that ‘Nigeria has achieved  WILD POLIO-FREE status. This also means that the African region is polio free- cause to celebrate the last country to be declared polio free with only two more countries to go!

This achievement would not have been possible without the novel strategies adopted in a consistent fight against polio and other vaccine preventable diseases. We commend the strong domestic and global financing and the commitment of government at all levels.

In Kano State you may see these brightly coloured tricycles being used by polio Survivors as a means of transportation. Some are able to work ,when suitable work becomes available in factories. With no social network life maybe difficult however they make the most of every day.

Nigeria is doing their best to move forward. It is a fast growing country with their population Expected to reach 400 million by the year 2050. The new capital is Abuja - a designed city developed for visionary growth. The country has beautiful beaches and wonderful mountains with visions of developing global tourism . Maybe someday we can climb a mountain together.

The youth in this country, have started a movement call - too young to run- mostly girls interested in running for office.  This is said to be a movement of hope in the fast growing nation.

I ask you to please stay involved in the END POLIO NOW movement!

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