Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development

Day 3,9/11/26 supportive supervision at both Efu Alh.Nda Nusa with code 072 and settlement Efu Alh. Umaru Egan with team code 070 in Masaba B ward, Bida, Niger state.

Day 3 SNIPDs Supervision of Teams 050 at Warwade Yamma and team 049 Warwade B in Warwade Settlements Birninkudu LGA, Jigawa State. The teams are engaged in house to house visitation as planned.

SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE CASE IN KORORAPA QUARTERS, MAKURDI LGA Another case of non-compliance with polio vaccination has been successfully resolved in Kororapa Quarters, behind Half Way, Makurdi LGA, through the intervention of Chief Mike Ejaka Baya, accompanied by Hon. Mahmuda Isa, former Councillor representing Market-Clark Ward. Also present during the resolution were Mr. Abraham Aese, Focal Person, Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, and the Senior Advocacy Consultant, Chigari Foundation, Benue State. The case involved a father (name withheld) who had previously rejected house-to-house polio vaccination, insisting that his child could only receive vaccination at a health facility. Following explanations and intervention by the team—particularly the involvement of the traditional leader whom he knew and trusted—the father agreed to the vaccination, and one previously unvaccinated child was successfully vaccinated. This successful intervention further demonstrates the commitment, influence, and effectiveness of traditional leaders in resolving vaccine non-compliance and promoting acceptance of polio vaccination in Benue State. Call to Action: All vaccination teams are strongly encouraged to promptly report identified cases of non-compliance to the traditional leader representing the affected ward. Ward focal persons should immediately alert the relevant traditional leader to facilitate timely intervention and resolution. Together, let us leverage the influence of our traditional leaders to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.

Day 1 supportive supervision with team 042 at shiyar ika settlement, lambar Tureta ward, Tureta LGA of Sokoto state today 08/11/2026

The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD), in collaboration with the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KBSPHDA), facilitated the Gwandu Emirate Palace flag-off of the polio campaign on Saturday, 7th November, 2026. The occasion was chaired by the Emir of Gwandu, Alh. Major General Muhammad Ilyasu Bashar, CFR, mni, who was ably represented by the Galadiman Gwandu. In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of KBSPHDA, Alh. Abubakar Muhammad, represented by the Incident Manager of the State Emergency Operations Center, thanked His Royal Highness for his consistent support and sought the support of the Emirate Council in resolving non-compliance cases generated during the campaign. Goodwill messages were delivered by Dr. Sam Okiror (GPEI Coordinator), Alh. Aminu Inuwa Muhammad (Director of Programs), Gideon Thomas (LCB Lead, SOLINA), Gloria Nwolo (UNICEF), and Dr. Laughter Amapchuwu (NPHCDA). Maryam Umar also delivered a goodwill message on behalf of all partners supporting polio eradication, including SFPD, @WHO, @UNICEF, @Rotary International, @eHealth, @SOLINA, @Chigari Foundation, @CRS, @IHVN, @ACE and @HRC. On behalf of KBSPHDA, in collaboration with SFPD, an award was presented to Alh. Umar Muhammad Dodo, the District Head of Sabiyal, jointly by Dr. Sam Okiror and the Galadiman Gwandu. The District Head expressed his profound thanks to KBSPHDA and SFPD. His Royal Highness thanked the government, partners, health workers and caregivers, and called on all caregivers to ensure their children are vaccinated. He flagged off the campaign by immunising his own children to show the world that the vaccines are safe, and called on his District Heads and Village Heads to do the same. The Galadiman gwandu flagged off the campaign by administering nOPV to the children of the palace.

Suppotive Supervision @ Karu Ward AMAC FCT Abuja for Day Two SNIPDs 8 November 2026

The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD), in collaboration with the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KBSPHDA), facilitated the Gwandu Emirate Palace flag-off of the polio campaign on Saturday, 7th November, 2026. The occasion was chaired by the Emir of Gwandu, Alh. Major General Muhammad Ilyasu Bashar, CFR, mni, who was ably represented by the Galadiman Gwandu. In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of KBSPHDA, Alh. Abubakar Muhammad, represented by the Incident Manager of the State Emergency Operations Center, thanked His Royal Highness for his consistent support and sought the support of the Emirate Council in resolving non-compliance cases generated during the campaign. Goodwill messages were delivered by Dr. Sam Okiror (GPEI Coordinator), Alh. Aminu Inuwa Muhammad (Director of Programs), Gideon Thomas (LCB Lead, SOLINA), Gloria Nwolo (UNICEF), and Dr. Laughter Amapchuwu (NPHCDA). Maryam Umar also delivered a goodwill message on behalf of all partners supporting polio eradication, including SFPD, @WHO, @UNICEF, @Rotary International, @eHealth, @SOLINA, @Chigari Foundation, @CRS, @IHVN, @ACE and @HRC. On behalf of KBSPHDA, in collaboration with SFPD, an award was presented to Alh. Umar Muhammad Dodo, the District Head of Sabiyal, jointly by Dr. Sam Okiror and the Galadiman Gwandu. The District Head expressed his profound thanks to KBSPHDA and SFPD. His Royal Highness thanked the government, partners, health workers and caregivers, and called on all caregivers to ensure their children are vaccinated. He flagged off the campaign by immunising his own children to show the world that the vaccines are safe, and called on his District Heads and Village Heads to do the same. The Galadiman gwandu flagged off the campaign by administering nOPV to the children of the palace.

SFPD Facilitates Handover of Argungu Orphanage and Launches Major Education & Skills Development Initiatives in Kebbi State on Wednesday, 4th November, 2026. In its continued commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable and underserved communities, the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD) facilitated the formal handover of the Argungu Orphanage Home to the Kebbi State Government. The orphanage, built through the generosity of a philanthropist, has been managed by a community-based organisation under the patronage of the Emir of Argungu and SFPD Coordinator, His Highness Alhaji Sama'ila Mera, CON. During the event, stakeholders commended the sustained support of compassionate citizens and particularly acknowledged the remarkable monthly donation of ₦1 million by Her Excellency Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris (Giwar Kabi), First Lady of Kebbi State and wife of Governor Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu/Jigon Kabi) towards the care and welfare of the children at the orphanage. The occasion was attended by the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Tafida, who represented the Governor; the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, Grand Patron of SFPD; the Emir of Argungu and SFPD Coordinator; representatives of the Gwandu, Yauri and Zuru Emirates; officials of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, alongside other senior government officials and development partners. The event also featured the launch of a Skills Acquisition Programme for 150 Qur'anic Schools across Kebbi State. Under the initiative, 150 schools that participated in the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme received skills training kits in three vocational areas: carpentry, tailoring and shoemaking. The programme is designed to train three learners from each beneficiary school, resulting in the distribution of 450 vocational training kits and the training of 450 young beneficiaries, who will acquire employable skills and contribute to economic development within their communities. In a further step towards addressing the challenge of out-of-school children and strengthening access to quality basic education, SFPD and UBEC signed a strategic partnership agreement to support the advancement of basic education across Nigeria. The initiative seeks to leverage the influence of traditional and religious leaders to promote educational access, equity and sustained school enrolment. As a pilot intervention, the programme is being implemented in Adamawa, Katsina, Sokoto and Osun States, serving as a model for expanding community-driven support for education nationwide. Together, we are building pathways to education, empowerment and opportunity for every child.

Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development 6/11/2026 DOPV Day 2 Supervision of November SNIPDs at Yan Tebura, Maisandari Ward of MMC in Borno State.

Engagement Meeting with Imams in Kiyawa LGA The meeting was organized by the Sultan Foundation in collaboration with JSPHCDA. It aimed to improve acceptance of routine immunization and the polio campaign, and to reduce vaccine hesitancy and non-compliance by disseminating accurate messages through sermons in mosques and at religious gatherings and events in the communities. #jsphcda

DAMATURU: RELIGIOUS LEADERS URGED TO PROMOTE POLIO VACCINATION, ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION IN YOBE STATE.

A clarion call from HRH Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli CFR on the importance of Polio Vaccination.

Sultan Foundation and Borno State PHC Development Board Engage Religious Leaders on Polio Immunisation and Integrated PHC Services Friday 30 October 2026, The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, in collaboration with the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB), conducted a high-level engagement meeting with female religious leaders across Borno State. The meeting focused on promoting polio and routine immunization, strengthening integrated primary healthcare services, and addressing religious misconceptions that may contribute to vaccine hesitancy or non-compliance during immunization campaigns. The engagement was chaired by the Borno Emirate Focal Person, representing the Shehu of Bama, while the State Health Promotion Officer represented the Executive Secretary of the Board. The meeting provided an interactive platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the clarification of religious concerns surrounding immunization. Discussions emphasised the important role of religious leaders in building public trust, correcting misinformation, and encouraging communities to embrace vaccination and other essential primary healthcare services. To ensure effective communication and wider understanding, the engagement was conducted in English, Kanuri, and Hausa. Participants included the State Chairman of JIBWIS, State secretary of IMPMAN, the Secretary NCWS, the Secretary of WOWICAN, FOMWAN Amira, Women In Da,awa, head teahers from various Islamiya, Matan Zumunta in some LGAs, as well as representatives of patrners from @UNICEF, @WHO, @Rotary International, @CHAI,@ E-Health, @Solina, @MDM, and @Chigari Foundation. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between traditional and religious leaders, government institutions, and development partners in addressing misconceptions, strengthening vaccine confidence, and improving community acceptance of polio immunization, routine immunization, and integrated PHC services across Borno State. #chigarifoundation #ehealth #WHO #UNICEF #Solina #CHAI #rotaryinternational #MDM #fomwan

30/10/2026 The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, with support from the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board (BSPHCDB), organized an engagement forum with influential religious leaders to sensitize them on vaccine safety and the need to increase demand for vaccinating eligible children. The forum agreed to pass the messages on to their respective followers. In attendance were the Emirate Focal Person, the LGA Focal Person, a representative of BSPHCDB, the LGA team, Imams from the Jumu'at mosque, and Christian leaders. #bsphcdb