Nigerian Government on Friday received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, delivered the samples to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, during a visit to the ministry in Abuja, FCT.
At the event also present were the Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora; top management of the Health Ministry and other Nigerian Scientists.
A statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Information, Media, and Public Relations, Olujimi Oyetomi confirmed the development.
The statement was titled, ‘Russian Federation Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Alexey L. Shebarshin on a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Health Ministers, Russian-made COVID-19 Vaccine finally here.’
The Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire said the vaccine would be “quickly referred” to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control as well as the Nigeria Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, amongst other agencies, for review and possible validation.
He had said Nigeria was working with the WHO for the allocation of 2 billion vaccine doses as soon as they are available.
Although the World Health Organisation had said it would review the effectiveness of the vaccine.
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