The former first lady of Mavin Records, Tiwa Savage, is also a hardworking Rotary Polio Ambassador, amongst her many other social responsibility commitments. Her role requires that she be on the road sometimes with the crew for vaccinations and on-the-spot assessment of project updates. Of course, this is usually done with the media crew in tow. That’s her job, and she takes it seriously. She can be heard in one of the a people. It is that strength and resilience, despite the setbacks, that’s seen Nigeria been free of any new incidence of the wild polio virus for the past three years.
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That’s a whole lot to be grateful for. Before the polio vaccine was introduced, polio killed thousands every year. However, it’s most obvious debilitating feature is the permanent disability that’s usually the aftermath of its viral strike.
Aside individuals like Tiwa Savage, the country has to especially thank the Rotary Club which has been unrelenting in its battle against the scourge. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have also been steadfast, not to forget UNICEF, CDC and their strong local ally, The Dangote Foundation. These have been the bulwark that saw Nigeria triumphing over the disease and which we believe will stand firm against its resurgence.
