Gambari, Marwa, others receive COVID-19 vaccine

The chief of staff to the president, Ibrahim Gambari, was among top government officials who were on Monday vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gambari was vaccinated about 10:28 am at the presidential villa, Abuja.

The chairman of the national drug law enforcement agency, General Buba Marwa (Rtd.), also took his turn, while the permanent secretary of the state house, Tijjani Umar, also received his.

In his remarks, Gambari said the vaccination was painless and that he followed the footsteps of the president, who demonstrated leadership alongside his deputy by receiving the jabs publicly on Saturday.

He advised eligible Nigerians to take the vaccine, assuring them that it is safe.

The chief nursing officer of the state house clinic, Esther Ibrahim, vaccinated all the government officials.