Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening immunisation and local vaccine production, describing the partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as critical to improving public health and expanding Africa's vaccine manufacturing capacity.

Mr Tinubu spoke on Friday while receiving a delegation from Gavi at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The president thanked Gavi for its continued support, saying the organisation had played a significant role in protecting lives and advancing healthcare in Nigeria and across the continent.

"The commitment to humanity, the wonderful job of Gavi and the team is well appreciated, and the programme of acceleration for the production of the vaccines in Ni...