Buba Marwa, chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has inaugurated a high-tech ‘Vision Centre’ at the agency’s headquarters annex in Abuja.
In a statement on Friday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the centre is part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare and boost their morale.
The facility, a product of a strategic partnership between the NDLEA, the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), and its partner, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, would provide comprehensive, affordable, and high-quality eye care services to the agency’s personnel and members of the public.
The NDLEA chairman commended the NOA and its partners for considering the agency worthy of such a vital collaboration.
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“We are here with every sense of fulfilment and happiness to commission this Vision Centre,” he said.
Marwa urged NDLEA operatives, men, and women to prioritise 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.
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“We appreciate you for accepting to serve in this capacity even in uncharted grounds,” he said.
“This Centre is a worthy addition to our several initiatives to promote and cater to the well-being of our workforce.”
Chimeziri Anderson, the NOA president, described the project as the culmination of a purposeful collaboration with the NDLEA and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.
“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,” he said.
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“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 eyeglasses for NDLEA staff and their families.”
