By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
In celebration of World Sight Day 2025, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has partnered with the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation to distribute 300 free eyeglasses to residents as part of efforts to improve access to quality eye care across the state.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr Olalekan Makinde, made the announcement during a ceremony held at Alausa, Ikeja, describing the initiative as a continuation of the foundation’s long-standing commitment to promoting eye health and public welfare in Nigeria.
Dr Makinde noted that the partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health marks the foundation’s first major collaboration with the state government, expressing optimism that the alliance would yield meaningful and lasting impact.
He further revealed that the foundation will conduct free eye surgeries for 200 patients in Abeokuta next month and provide free eye screening for 5,000 individuals across Nigeria, as part of its broader mission to reduce avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ojodu Berger Branch, Mr Joel Fanifosi, commended the Lagos State Government for extending the vision care outreach to transport workers. He described the initiative as a blessing to drivers whose safety and livelihood depend on good eyesight.
Fanifosi noted that the Ministry’s medical team will conduct free eye screening and distribute corrective lenses to drivers and commuters at the Ojodu Berger Park as part of the World Sight Day commemoration.
This year’s World Sight Day activities in Lagos highlight the state government’s ongoing commitment to achieving universal eye health, ensuring that every resident, regardless of age, gender, or income, has access to essential vision care services. The initiative aligns with global efforts to prevent avoidable blindness and promote healthier, more productive communities.
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