The Lagos State Government said it will vaccinate about 1.5 million dogs within the next two weeks.
The Government said the vaccination will take place during the free anti-rabies vaccination campaign to prevent deaths of animals in the state.
Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the State Commissioner for Agriculture made this known at the inauguration of the vaccination campaign held at the palace of Oba Ayangburen of Ikorodu in the Ikorodu area of the state.
She encouraged dog owners to bring their dogs for the vaccination as the state government has made the exercise free of charge.
Olusanya informed that the exercise would take place in the five divisions of the state including Veterinary Clinic, beside LASPOTECH Second Gate, opposite Access Bank, Odogunyan, Ikorodu; Veterinary Centre, Epe Local Government Compound, Orita Marun Epe; Veterinary Clinic, opposite Bethel Church, Beside Alesh Hotel Ajah; and the Veterinary Clinic by Randle General Hospital, Benson Street, Surulere.