The Federal government has confirmed receipt of samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, received the samples from the Russia Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, during a visit to the ministry in Abuja.
The confirmation came from the Director, Information, Media, and Public Relations, Mr. Olujimi Oyetomi in the Ministry of Health.
He said: “Russian Federation Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Alexey L. Shebarshin on courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Health Ministers, Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine finally here.”