The Chairman, Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti, Mr Sunday Ajimoko, has appealed to the residents to take COVID-19 vaccines to stay healthy.
Ajimoko made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Oye-Ekiti.
He said that in spite of the reduction in the spread of the virus in the state, residents who were yet to get vaccinated should do so.
“I want to urge residents who are yet to take the COVID-19 vaccines to do so.
“The vaccines are available in all our community health centres and we have competent health care workers who will administer them.
“It is true that the rate of the spread of the virus has reduced to the minimal level but we still need to be proactive and stay safe,” he said.
Ajimoko said “no Nigerian could travel outside the country without being certified to have taken the complete dosage of the vaccines.
“Currently, without being certified, some airlines will not allow any Nigerians to board their planes.
“I want to advise Nigerians to get vaccinated to avoid being infected outside the country.”
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The chairman also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents to enourage their followers, children, and relatives to get vaccinated in their own interest to keep safe. (NAN)