Lagos state government says residents who wish to take the Covid-19 vaccine at a private facility will have to pay N6,000 as an administrative charge.
The vaccine remains free at public facilities.
The Lagos government made this known during a press briefing signed by Gboyega Akosile, a spokesman to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The statement noted that the decision to extend the vaccination drive to private facilities was part of efforts to encourage more people to receive the jab.
“Sanwo-Olu re-emphasised that the vaccines being administered are safe and remain free of charge in public health facilities,” the statement said.
“The Governor, however, said an administrative charge of N6,000 would be paid by individuals who wish to get the vaccines at approved private facilities.”
The Governor warned that a fourth wave of the virus was possible as travellers from across the world enter the city for the December festivities, prompting the state government to launch a mass vaccination campaign.
Editing by Tola Oguneye