Nigeria: Polio Eradication - Bill Gates to Give States U.S.$500,000 Award

6 October 2011

Abuja — The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Wednesday announced a reward of $500,000 for states that can eradicate polio in Nigeria in 2012.

A statement released by the Foundation said the award was announced during a meeting last week between Bill and Melinda Gates and the Governors' Forum, represented by Rivers State governor, Mr Rotimi Amaechi.

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