“…Compulsory vaccination guidelines have created debates around human rights, ethical issues and poise between public health and individual decisions. 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 Consequently, appreciating the justification, effect, and consequences of obligatory COVID-19 vaccination is critical for policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public. 18 Therefore, this study aimed to explore the rationale around mandatory COVID-19 vaccination among Nigerian civil servants, explore its effect on public health outcomes, and critically assess the ethical deliberations related with such policies.…”