ABUJA — The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has urged Nigerians to report any unvaccinated person trying to procure a vaccination card.
Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the NPHCDA, made this appeal at a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
Shuaib stated that the agency is aware that some health workers are involved in the sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and is working to ensure that they are brought to book.
He noted that the Department of State Services (DSS) and Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are collaborating with the agency to investigate the issue.
He maintained that the agency will prosecute those found guilty as such practice is only putting the integrity of the vaccination process at risk.
“There is zero tolerance to these types of activities. The DSS and ICPC are involved. Once these individuals who are involved in this vaccination racketeering are charged to court, then, of course, the public service rules will be followed and that will lead to potential suspension and firing of these health workers.
“But beyond the health workers, those individuals who are also promoting or trying to access cards illegally will also be prosecuted. So, it is a question of those who want to sell and those who want to buy.
“If you see anyone trying to procure vaccination cards, whether they are your friends or relatives, please urge them not to because it is criminal behaviour,” he said.
“Report them if they insist on trying to embark on this dubious act. It is not smart to try and procure vaccine cards when you have not been vaccinated.
Shuaib added that the act is criminal, dubious, and should not be tolerated in the country.
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