The Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, Kathleen FitzGibbon, has reassured the government of Imo State of the U.S. government’s continued support and assistance concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chargé gave the assurance when she visited the state to observe the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its implementing partner, the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN).
At the Headquarters of Owerri Municipal Council, the venue of the vaccination exercise, CDA FitzGibbon reiterated the need for all eligible persons to come out and receive their vaccinations which are being offered free of charge. She said doing so will not only keep the individuals safe but also protect their families and communities. She encouraged the people of Imo State to not be complacent despite the seeming relaxation of COVID-19 prevention protocols around the world, especially in the face of several variants circulating and potentially new and emerging variants.
