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India keen to supply Nigeria COVID-19 vaccines -Envoy (Page 2,794)

By Lizzy Okoji
Mr Abhay Thakur, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, has said that the government of Indian was ready to supply its COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria, after it is rolled out next week.

Thakur made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the commemoration of the 16 Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PDB) convention, also known as the Indian Diaspora Day.

He said the vaccines would be made available on concessional terms after completing all the necessary registration requirements with the Nigerian regulatory authorities.

“We will be rolling out next week as the vaccines are already announced, so we will be quite keen to be applying for the necessary registrations, with the regulatory authorities of Nigeria.

“And we will be very happy to supply, on either concessional terms, or any other needs that may be projected by the government of Nigeria.

“In fact, we will like to go out and engage the external world, particularly because we have performed well not only during the COVID period, but in earlier pandemics and contributions to anti AIDS drugs for Africa.

“We will be ready to collaborate when the registration process, as may be required, is completed, and I am sure this will be an important area of collaboration between our two countries.

“We will have to discuss this with the government of Nigeria. Let it be registered first, and we will have to get the approval process,” Thakur said.

Thakur said that the pandemic had further shown the strength of the linkages between both countries, as resilient partners, noting that bilateral and business relations had continued even amid the pandemic.

Speaking on the essence of the PBD, Thakur said the Indian diaspora in Nigeria had adopted Nigeria as their second country, ”seeing India as the country of their birth, while Nigeria as the country of their work.”

The High Commissioner said the Indian community and companies had consistently contributed to the welfare of Nigeria, lauding the recent cash donation of over N100 million by the Indian Community Organisation.

“They have been constantly contributing not only to Indian welfare, but more importantly to Nigeria, which is our message to the Indian community that they must contribute to the country in which they live and perform their duties.

“And I am very happy to say most recently the Indian Community Organisation raised over N100 million and actually earmarked a 50-bed hospital and donated it with the equipment and facilities there, to the department of health of Lagos, which has been highly appreciated,” the envoy said.

Mr Selva Panner, President, Indian Cultural Association, Abuja, said the Association had continued to advocate Indian diaspora to be disciplined, law abiding and imbibe peaceful habits in the country.

Panner said the community would continue to contribute to the Nigerian society economically, socially and culturally, pointing at the PBD celebration as a fine indicator of the ties of the Indian community with their motherland.

India keen to supply Nigeria COVID-19 vaccines -Envoy

2021-01-10
By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: January 10, 2021
In: Foreign

Mr Abhay Thakur, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, has said that the government of Indian was ready to supply its COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria, after it is rolled out next week.Continue Reading

Osasuna, freezing conditions frustrate Real Madrid from La Liga top spot

2021-01-10
By: Ifeanyi Nwoko
On: January 10, 2021
In: Sports

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at struggling Osasuna on Saturday, failing to overcome the unforgiving conditions amid persistent snow and passing up the chance to go clear at the top of La Liga.Continue Reading

COVID-19 Vaccine: Rate of infection to determine distribution –NPHCDA

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By: Ifeanyi Nwoko
On: January 10, 2021
In: Health

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA), has announced a distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine in the country, saying that the rate of infection in each state was the criterion used in the distribution.Continue Reading

FRSC says NIN now compulsory for vehicle registration

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By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: January 10, 2021
In: Defence/Security

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it had made the presentation of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) compulsory for all categories of vehicle registration.Continue Reading

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By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: January 10, 2021
In: Defence/Security

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings and redeployments of some senior officersContinue Reading

Registration: APC targets 2m members in Adamawa

2021-01-09
By: Edith Ike-Eboh
On: January 9, 2021
In: Politics

APC says it plans to register two million members in Adamawa in the ongoing membership registration across the country.Continue Reading

PDP congratulates Tambuwal at 55

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By: Edith Ike-Eboh
On: January 9, 2021
In: Politics

PDP extolls Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State as he attained the age of 55, describing him as an outstanding nationalist.Continue Reading

PDP congratulates Gov Obaseki on court judgment

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By: Edith Ike-Eboh
On: January 9, 2021
In: Politics

PDP in Edo has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja in the alleged certificate forgery suit.Continue Reading

12 political parties present candidates ahead Kano LG election

2021-01-09
By: Rabi'u Sani Ali
On: January 9, 2021
In: Politics

Twelve political parties have presented candidates ahead of the Jan. 16, local government council election in Kano State.Continue Reading

First Baptist Church celebrates 100 years, lauds Buhari’s leadership

2021-01-09
By: Rabi'u Sani Ali
On: January 9, 2021
In: Religious

By Salisu Sani-Idris First Baptist Church, Keffi, Nasarawa State, has lauded  the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for its passion for the country and its citizens, as it celebrates its 100th  anniversary. Dr Samson Adegoke, Chairman of the church’s Centenary Organising Committee, who gave the commendation at the occasion ofContinue Reading

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