FCTA Targets 20,000 Dogs in Rabies Vaccination Drive
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it seeks to vaccinate between 15,000 to 20,000 dogs in the
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is endeavoring to vaccinate 15,000 to 20,000 dogs as part of a mass rabies vaccination campaign, according to the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS). The initiative spans all 62 wards across the six area councils of the FCT, following a recent rabies outbreak in Gwagwalada and Kuje Area Councils.
ARDS Mandate Secretary Abdullahi Suleiman Ango declared this during a field evaluation of the two-week vaccination rollout, expressing confidence in achieving the target with the support of over 100 experienced veterinary officers. Ango emphasized the importance of direct field supervision and data integrity during the deployment.
The Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Karnak Dandam, stated that over 100 veterinary personnel and an initial batch of 12,000 vaccine doses have been deployed to ensure comprehensive coverage across all wards. He highlighted the deadly nature of rabies, noting that it is 100 percent preventable through vaccination of the primary vectors, which are dogs.
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