Kwara Warns Health Workers Against Data Falsification Ahead Immunisation Drive
Mirian Gom 
OMU-ARAN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government issues a stern warning to health workers against falsifying data as preparations intensify for the state’s next immunisation exercise, stressing that inaccurate reporting could undermine public health outcomes.
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Professor Nusirat Elelu, delivers the warning on Saturday at the opening of a five-day capacity-building workshop for routine immunisation personnel in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area.
“Data integrity is the backbone of effective immunisation,” Elelu says. “Any form of falsification weakens our response, misguides planning, and ultimately puts lives at risk.”
She explains that the training brings together Routine Immunisation Officers, Local Immunisation Officers, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers from all 16 local government areas, describing the programme as the first of its kind in the state.
According to Elelu, the initiative aims to strengthen technical skills, improve accountability, and ensure that immunisation data accurately reflects realities on the ground. She urges participants to remain diligent and transparent while cascading newly acquired knowledge to colleagues at their duty posts.
“Knowledge must not be hoarded,” she adds. “Collective growth is essential if we are to deliver quality healthcare services.”
Earlier, the Director of Primary Health Care Systems, Dr Michael Oguntoye, highlights the critical role of proactive data management in successful immunisation campaigns.
“The sensitivity of your roles means accuracy can either make or mar the entire programme,” Oguntoye tells participants, urging efficiency and vigilance.
State authorities say the training forms part of broader efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and safeguard public confidence in immunisation interventions.
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