Immunisation: Adamawa to Vaccinate Over 1.2 Million Children
Last update: March 28, 2026
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The state-wide immunisation exercise is expected to commence immediately, with health workers deployed across all LGAs to ensure full coverage.
The Adamawa State Government has announced plans to vaccinate over 1.2 million children during the 2026 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs), as part of efforts to sustain Nigeria’s polio-free status and protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
CBI News reports that the disclosure was made during a mass media dialogue held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Yola Event Centre, Army Barracks Road, Jimeta, in Yola.
The event brought together journalists, social media influencers, and development partners to strengthen awareness and mobilisation for the exercise.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Suleiman Bashir, said the state has concluded extensive preparations to ensure a successful campaign.
He revealed that the immunisation drive will cover all 226 political wards across the 21 local government areas of the state, targeting about 1.4 million children under the age of five.
According to him, no fewer than 1,685 vaccination teams have been trained and equipped to conduct house-to-house immunisation to ensure that every eligible child is reached.
The campaign, supported by UNICEF in collaboration with the state government and the Christian Health Association of Nigeria, will administer two drops of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to children across the state.
Health officials emphasised the importance of community participation, urging parents and caregivers to make their children available for vaccination during the exercise.
Despite Nigeria’s certification as free of wild poliovirus, authorities warned that the risk of resurgence remains, particularly in border states like Adamawa, which experience high population movement due to regional conflicts.
Dr. Bashir noted that such movements have contributed to pockets of vaccine resistance and increased the risk of virus importation, making sustained immunisation efforts critical.
Stakeholders at the dialogue highlighted the vital role of the media and digital influencers in combating misinformation and promoting accurate health information, especially in rural and underserved communities.
Experts say the 2026 NIPDs campaign will play a crucial role in reinforcing herd immunity and safeguarding children against preventable diseases across Adamawa State.
