The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has expressed excitement at the news that a coronavirus vaccine has recorded 90% effectiveness in clinical trials.

In a tweet he shared, Buhari called for equitable access and distribution of the vaccine to all people.

The president wrote:

“I welcome the news that a Coronavirus vaccine has recorded 90% effectiveness in clinical trials. This is a major milestone. The world must now make great effort to facilitate equitable access and distribution of these vaccines, to protect people in ALL countries.”