The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday backed the continued vaccination of Nigerians with the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
This is coming amidst growing global concerns about its safety.
Over a dozen countries have suspended the use of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over reports of blood clot.
In a meeting presided over by Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, the governors said the vaccine is safe and urged Nigerians to get vaccinated.
The governors said they reach the decision after the recommendation of the Chairman of the COVID-19 Technical advisory group (CTAG), Oyewale Tomori,
The governors said: “CTAG recommended that Nigeria should continue to vaccinate all eligible persons with the AstraZeneca vaccine in line with the latest WHO recommendations as available evidence, including findings from research in which some CTAG members are involved, shows that the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe.
“Governors reiterated their belief in the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccines and commit to continuously encourage uptake of the vaccines by all eligible persons in their States. Governors also encourage the public to report any adverse events noticed following COVID-19 vaccination.”
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also backed the continued use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
