NDLEA Commissions Optical Centre to Boost Staff Welfare

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has commissioned a comprehensive and high quality eye care services in Abuja.

The event took place at the High-Tech Vision Centre, National Headquarters annex, Abuja, with attendance of other partners in the project.

Speaking at the innovative project, Chairman of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) disclosed the essence of the initiative, which was aimed at improving staff welfare.

He said the agency in partnership with the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation birthed the project.

Marwa shared his experience with eye care and emphasised the importance of good vision, while he urged officers, men and women of the agency to prioritise regular eye check-ups, noting that vision is key to productivity and quality of life.

He also acknowledged the management of the centre alongside the optometrists, noting their great contributions. “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.”

The Director of Medical Services, NDLEA, Dr Audu Okpe, underscored the agency’s broader commitment to fostering public health partnerships between security institutions and professional medical bodies in Nigeria.

The President of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Dr Chimeziri Anderson, described the commissioning of the facility as the beginning of a purposeful collaboration with the NDLEA and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation as he called to remembrance the idea generation of the initiative.

He said: “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.”