Commends partnership with Nigerian Optometric
Association on premium eye care for NDLEA staff and their families
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug
Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has
commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National Headquarters Annex in
Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to
boost their morale.
The facility, a product of strategic partnership
between the Agency and the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) and its
partner, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, is designed to provide
comprehensive, affordable, and high-quality eye care services to NDLEA
personnel and members of the public.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, Marwa expressed deep appreciation to the NOA
and its partners for considering the NDLEA worthy of such a vital
collaboration. “We are here with every sense of fulfilment and happiness to
commission this Vision Centre,” he stated, while reflecting on the personal and
public importance of vision health. Drawing from his own experience with eye
care, Marwa urged officers, men and women of the Agency to prioritize regular
eye checkups, noting that vision is key to productivity and quality of life. He
also commended the dedication of the team of optometrists managing the centre,
while acknowledging their pioneering role and voluntary service. “We appreciate
you for accepting to serve in this capacity even in uncharted grounds. This
Centre is a worthy addition to our several initiatives to promote and cater for
the wellbeing of our workforce”, he added.
In his remarks, the NOA President, Dr. Chimeziri
Anderson, described the commissioning as the culmination of a purposeful
collaboration with the NDLEA and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. He
recalled how the idea for the centre was birthed during a meeting in Lagos and
praised the leadership of the Agency for embracing the initiative. “This Vision Centre is one of only a few we
have established within government institutions. It stands out as a model for
sustainable eye care delivery. With support from our partners in France and
Dubai, we are bringing world class equipment and services here, ensuring access
to premium eye care and quality eye glasses for NDLEA staff and their
families”, Dr. Anderson stated.
The Director, Medical Services of NDLEA, Dr. Audu Okpe in his welcome remark noted that the establishment of the NDLEA-NOA Vision Centre marks another milestone in the Agency’s growing portfolio of staff welfare initiatives under the leadership of Brig Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa. “It also underscores a broader commitment to fostering public health partnerships between security institutions and professional medical bodies in Nigeria”, he stated
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