President Buhari condoles with families of over 100 Nigerians killed by meningitis

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State related Mr. President’s condolences when he led a team on a visit to areas affected by the outbreak in Danchadi village and surrounding areas in Bodinga LGA of the state.
From latest casualty figures in Sokoto alone, up to 41 people are known to have died.

“Our leader and President, Muhammadu Buhari, has asked me to condole with all of you over the outbreak of the disease in your localities.

“He has also asked me to tell you that everything is being done to contain the outbreak and ensure it does not occur again.

“Health officials have been deployed to affected areas and they have been working round the clock to ensure your safety.

“We urge you to follow their instructions and at the same time, cooperate with them as we tackle this challenge,” the governor added.

According to Tambuwal, more than 700,000 people will be immunised by the state government against the Type C strain of the virus in the 23 local government areas of the state.

He said immunisation of children against child-killer diseases such as measles, yellow fever and others are being intensified, even as officials from affected states are comparing notes to ensure coordinated efforts across borders.

The governor also commended officials of the Federal and State ministries of health as well as development partners for their pro-activeness in tackling the challenge.