According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the initiative, which is funded by the Federal Government through TETfund, is involving both health and educational institutions in order to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development in Nigeria.
Usman DanFodiyo University in Sokoto, the National Veterinary Research Institute in Plateau, and the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Lagos are among the institutions involved.
Other institutions include the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology in Zaria and the University of Jos’ Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
“As a country, we cannot continue to play around anything that we see as a pandemic,” Bogoro said.
“We need to find a way to address the issue while also being at the forefront of finding a long-term solution for our country and, indeed, Africa.”
“So, what can help this country is the institutionalization of research and development by ensuring that we use research and development as a tool to look for home-grown solutions.”
“We are considering establishing a national platform to support all immediate production of COVID-19 vaccine and sensitize Nigerians to mass vaccination.”
Bogoro, who was represented by Dr Ayo Popoola, his Technical Assistant on Research and Development Matters, added that all necessary assistance would be provided to the various institutions to expedite their work.
Earlier, Prof. Olaoluwa Akinwale, Deputy Director-General of NIMR, thanked Tetfund for bringing together various institutions to improve vaccine development and production in the country.
“As participants in this wonderful initiative, we should concentrate on a common goal for establishing this platform and see how we can all work together to make it a success.”
“Vaccine development and production have begun, and there is no turning back; we cannot continue to rely on the Western world,” she stated.
During the meeting, the five institutions presented their proposals and activities, according to NAN.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the initiative, which is funded by the Federal Government through TETfund, is involving both health and educational institutions in order to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development in Nigeria.
Usman DanFodiyo University in Sokoto, the National Veterinary Research Institute in Plateau, and the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Lagos are among the institutions involved.
Other institutions include the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology in Zaria and the University of Jos’ Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
“As a country, we cannot continue to play around anything that we see as a pandemic,” Bogoro said.
“We need to find a way to address the issue while also being at the forefront of finding a long-term solution for our country and, indeed, Africa.”
“So, what can help this country is the institutionalization of research and development by ensuring that we use research and development as a tool to look for home-grown solutions.”
“We are considering establishing a national platform to support all immediate production of COVID-19 vaccine and sensitize Nigerians to mass vaccination.”
Bogoro, who was represented by Dr Ayo Popoola, his Technical Assistant on Research and Development Matters, added that all necessary assistance would be provided to the various institutions to expedite their work.
Earlier, Prof. Olaoluwa Akinwale, Deputy Director-General of NIMR, thanked Tetfund for bringing together various institutions to improve vaccine development and production in the country.
“As participants in this wonderful initiative, we should concentrate on a common goal for establishing this platform and see how we can all work together to make it a success.”
“Vaccine development and production have begun, and there is no turning back; we cannot continue to rely on the Western world,” she stated.
During the meeting, the five institutions presented their proposals and activities, according to NAN.
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