The Rivers State Government says it did not authorise the Nigeria Army or indeed any other body or person to enter into school premises to administer forced medication or vaccination on any child in any school in Rivers State.
This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Emma Okah, Tuesday.
He said: “Inoculation is personal and consent of the Rivers State Government and parents must first be sought and permission obtained before it can be administered on any school child in a school premises”.
“Consequently, all school heads and parents should resist any such attempt by anybody to inoculate their children and wards.”
Furthermore, the State Government said it has set up a Task Force to ensure that no school premises is violated in the State for the purpose of imunising any child.
The government appealed to members of the public to remain calm and return their kids to school as it will continue to ensure their peace and security.
Meanwhile the State Government has ordered the arrest of anyone attempting to vaccinate any child in any school premises in Rivers State.
Recall that earlier Tuesday parents had invaded schools in the state, forcing their children home over fear of immunization by the military.
