The Kano State Government on Monday, 19 January 2026, at the Kano EOC, distributed 44 motorcycles to the 44 Local Government Area (LGA) Routine Immunization Officers (RIOs) to strengthen routine immunization service delivery, supervision, and oversight across the state.
The presentation, supported by the World Bank –funded Kano Impact Project, was formally carried out by the Honourable Commissioner of Health on behalf of Governor of Kano State, as part of sustained efforts to improve equitable access to lifesaving vaccines, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner emphasized that the motorcycles are dedicated assets strictly for routine immunization activities, including monitoring, supervision, and support for fixed and outreach immunization sessions.
He charged LGA Chairmen, Primary Health Care Coordinators (PHCCs), and other LGA leadership to ensure that the motorcycles are used solely for their intended purpose, noting that effective supervision at the LGA level is critical to improving immunization performance.
The intervention is aimed at accelerating progress toward the elimination of zero-dose children across all LGAs, particularly in high-burden areas. By enhancing the mobility of RIOs, the state seeks to intensify supportive supervision, improve real-time problem-solving during immunization sessions, and ensure that no eligible child is missed, regardless of location.
The Commissioner further stressed the importance of accountability and responsible asset management, calling for proper use, routine reporting, and regular maintenance of the motorcycles.
He reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment, in partnership with the World Bank–supported IMPACT Project, to strengthening equitable immunization services and reaching underserved populations, in line with the state’s broader primary health care and child survival goals.