Lagos vaccinates 2,500 intending pilgrims

The Lagos State Government  said it has vaccinated over 2, 500 intending pilgrims in the state against COVID-19. They were vaccinated between March 27 – 28, 2021.

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The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, disclosed this on Sunday, noted saying  “As part of measures to ensure a successful pilgrimage exercise, intending pilgrims were screened both administratively and medically with COVID-19 vaccine administered to screened pilgrims.

“Over 2, 500 intending pilgrims were vaccinated with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by the Christian and Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health.

He added that out of the 74 applications received from other Nationals willing to become Nigerian citizens, applicants are from Americans, Lebanese, European countries, among others.

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