Tiwa Savage Becomes Rotary Celebrity Ambassador for Polio Eradication

Nigerian singer/songwriter and mom of one, Tiwa Savage is the latest celebrity to join ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign for polio eradication in Nigeria, according to Punch.

Polio, a paralysing and life altering disease, is on the verge of becoming the second human disease ever to be eliminated worldwide after smallpox.

Tiwa, who is Nigeria’s biggest pop star according to CNN has joined the Rotary cause in achieving a polio-free world. The sweet mama of one will raise awareness about the vaccine-preventable disease.

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In late April 2017, the Mavin Records First Lady, administered a vaccine to children in Lagos.

According to the Rotary press release;

“Her participation in this program comes at a critical juncture. Last year, Nigeria experienced a polio outbreak that paralysed four children after passing nearly two years without a case of the disease. Her involvement in the campaign will raise important awareness that will help ensure the outbreak is stopped.”

Last year, Nigeria experienced a polio outbreak that paralysed four children after passing nearly two years without a case of the disease.

Speaking about her role in eradicating polio, Tiwa, mother of one said;

”This is a cause that hits close to home for me, not only as a mother of a small child but as a proud Nigerian, whose country has been battling this disease for many years.”