accination is a crucial tool for preventing and controlling disease, but its use has been plagued by controversies worldwide [1][2][3][4][5][6].In this article, I look at the controversy surrounding the immunization program against polio in Nigeria, in which three states in northern Nigeria in 2003 boycotted the polio immunization campaign.I discuss the problems caused by the boycott, its implications, and how it was resolved.Finally, I make recommendations for the future to prevent a similar situation from arising. MethodsFor this article, I consulted relevant books, journals (online and print), Internet materials, and newspaper articles.In particular, I also searched for documentary materials on the history of vaccination in northern Nigeria, factors responsible for the boycott, and ethical issues arising from the boycott. What Led to the Nigerian Boycott of the Polio Vaccination Campaign?
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