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President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Ndlistic(m): 3:23pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
[img]http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/09/779x430xBFR-3.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ObWPul7GnJ.webp[/img] In acknowledgment of his government’s efforts to keep Nigeria polio-free, Rotary (http://www.Rotary.org) Wednesday presented President Muhammadu Buhari with its Polio Eradication Champion Award. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) removed Nigeria from its list of polio-endemic countries after the country went one year without reporting a case of the disease. The last reported case of polio in Nigeria was July 24, 2014, in Kano state. Nigeria was the last country on the African continent to report active transmission of the wild poliovirus. Shortly after taking office in July 2015, President Buhari demonstrated his personal commitment to ending polio by publically immunizing his young granddaughter. In September, he launched polio immunization campaigns in his hometown of Daura, Katsina, by vaccinating local children. Mostly recently, he convened a Presidential Task Force on Polio Eradication, through which 36 Nigerian State Governors reaffirmed their commitment to keeping Nigeria polio-free. “Progress against polio in Nigeria, while a tremendous achievement, remains fragile. The country must ensure high-quality polio campaigns and surveillance activity for at least another two years, or risk the return of this disease,” said Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran. “President Buhari and the Nigerian government have shown they are equal to this challenge, maintaining strong commitment and public support for polio immunization in the face of zero cases.” Rotary established the Polio Eradication Champion Award in 1995 to recognize leaders and others who have made significant contributions to the global eradication of polio. Past recipients include Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan; Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; David Cameron, Prime Minister of Britain; Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland; and Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General. Rotary launched its polio immunization program PolioPlus (http://www.EndPolio.org) in 1985, and in 1988 became a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (http://www.PolioEradication.org) with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the initiative launched in 1988, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to less than 75 confirmed in 2015. Rotary’s roles within the initiative are fundraising, advocacy, and social mobilization. To date, Rotary has contributed more than US$1.5 billion to ending polio, including more than $225 million in grants to support polio eradication activities in Nigeria and countless volunteer hours by members of Nigeria’s 311 Rotary clubs. To date, more than 2.5 billion children worldwide have been immunized against the paralyzing and potentially fatal disease. Along with on-the-ground support, including programme oversight at all levels, the government of Nigeria has invested more than $112 million in its own polio eradication activities. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/199821-buhari-wins-polio-eradication-champion-award.html 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by cckris: 3:44pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
Buhari has not bought one Polio vial 76 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by TippyTop(m): 3:51pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) removed Nigeria from its list of polio-endemic countries after the country went one year without reporting a case of the disease. Remind me who was president when Nigeria went one year without any incidence of polio. 122 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by PRYCE(m): 4:02pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
If Nigeria was removed from the said list, It was Cos of PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN If this award was presented cos Nigeria was removed from that list, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN should be the recipient. Buhari diverting Jonathan's Accolades since 2015 AD 141 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Dahveydson(m): 4:07pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
^^^^^ All giving credit to GEJ because it's for a good feat, when one points out something terrible from the previous admin that is presently causing us pain, they will scream blame game. 36 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by mars123(m): 4:10pm On Mar 09, 2016 |
PRYCE:all the insults of bad economy, fuel scarcity, unemployment, poor electricity, who is the current recipient? all leaders inherit both good and bad and are responsible for whatever happens under their tenures. 35 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by YelloweWest: 8:38pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
for what? This is GEJS award 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by mrphysics(m): 8:38pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Well deserved Mr president. 7 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by ladyF(f): 8:39pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Hmmm how does this provide fuel for me? Anyway sha, congrats Baba, but you still have work to do. I love [size=15pt]Davide470[/size] 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by FreemanDave(m): 8:39pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Bravo!!!!!!!!! |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Donnetimmy(m): 8:39pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Clearly GEJ's accomplishment. 46 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by naijainfogalery: 8:40pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
what has poverty and tribal bigotry done to people , I can imagine some people saying. Sai Buhari and Goodluck achievements , pls note, the federal government whether Goodluck or Buhari didn't spend a dime on that vaccine , we should thank Bill Gates instead , must we make everything all about party or religion or tribe ?? no wonder Nigerian youths are always left out in govt , they will be here arguing about stupid things instead of doing things to better their own lives 13 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Terror666(m): 8:40pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
I blame GEJ 1 Like |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by FreemanDave(m): 8:40pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
mars123: Dont stop enlightening them sir. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by bedspread: 8:41pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Mtchewwwwwww...... Rotary eat the awards, give us light 2 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Flexherbal(m): 8:41pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Ok. But , share the glory with Jonathan. 1 Like |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by OnWebTech: 8:41pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
This is a joke.. 3 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Achorise: 8:41pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
kudos to G.E.J and P.M.B 4 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by anonimi: 8:41pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
On behalf of..................... Ndlistic: Thank you, hero of our democracy. www.nairaland.com/attachments/2472012_political_jpeg159c20bce885539ba1c0f382a90b89ce 64 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by TippyTop(m): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Achorise: Leave PMB outta this, his contribution was zilch. 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by alphamodel1(m): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
That award rightfully belongs to GEJ 34 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by ichommy(m): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
GEJ Kudos on this. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by hemartins(m): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
accomplishment of the previous administration. 8 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Lilibeth914(f): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Jonathan deserves to be the awardee. Anyway its all for Nigeria. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by specie103(m): 8:43pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
some award name sef be like... flood-fill line algorithm |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by seunoni34(m): 8:43pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
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Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Flets: 8:43pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
GEJ brought the following to an end for the most of his tenure: Polio Fuel scarcity Ebola Blatant election rigging using INEC Unmotorable roads Comatose railway Abandoned agricultural sector Total power black out Lack of FDI Buhari is in a race against time to return all the problems GEJ solved. Even Buhari is not aware what the award is all about. 35 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by giftservers(m): 8:43pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
How can you attribute all the glory to Buhari since his administration started in July? 6 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by canalily(m): 8:44pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
...Enjoying the sweet and glory of another man 9 Likes |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by Nobody: 8:44pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
cckris:.........Please wake up! !! Elections don finish Bubu don enter ASO ROCK !!! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: President Buhari Wins Polio Championship Award by obailala(m): 8:46pm On Mar 10, 2016 |
Jonathanians scrambling to claim one meaningless award saying it was GEJ's efforts that eliminated the disease. They forget the fight to kick polio out of Nigeria has been on full gear even before GEJ dreamt of being president. The funny part is, when you remind them of how GEJ's efforts at lootocracy in irresponsible financial management plunged us to the very sorry economic state we presently find ourselves, they either choose to heap the blame on Buhari alone or they start accusing everyone of blame game. Bunch of confused plebs still thinking election is next week Congrats to Bubu for receiving this award for Nigeria! 7 Likes 1 Share |
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