The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 says it met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Monday to discuss sensitization, preparatory to the Vaccine Rollout in the country.

The PTF chairman and Secretary General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha  disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja on Monday.

According to him, “You will recall that the PTF had previously met with the National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTR), the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) and National Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on Primary Health Care”.

“We shall intensify close consultation with major stake holders and other faith based organisations to increase awareness among Nigerians, ” he said.

He noted that the processes for accessing and procuring vaccines for Nigerians has advanced and “we continue to ensure that it will be safe and effective for Nigerians when eventually we procure it”.

“As you are aware, the whole world is pursuing the same commodity and we have to secure our source while at the same time preparing our infrastructure and capacity for administration.”