INEC Chairman Takes First Jab Of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday received his first jab of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, joining hundreds of Nigerians who have been vaccinated against the disease. 

Photos of the vaccination were shared by the electoral body on its official Twitter handle.

“Hon. Chairman INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu receives first jab of COVID-19 Vaccine,” the commission said.

Hon.Chairman INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu receives first jab of COVID-19 Vaccine. pic.twitter.com/tEvZhl7UJC

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) April 1, 2021

Also, INEC’s National Commissioner and IVEC Chairman, Festus Okoye Esq, got his first dose of the COVID-19 jab.

“National Commissioner and IVEC Chairman, Festus Okoye Esq receives first jab of COVID-19 Vaccine,” read another tweet.

National Commissioner and IVEC Chairman, Festus Okoye Esq receives first jab of COVID-19 Vaccine. pic.twitter.com/Wj7cN1arvu

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) April 1, 2021