Lagos Expands Police Eye Care Outreach Under Sanwo-Olu Initiative

The Lagos State Government has expanded its health outreach to law enforcement personnel through a targeted eye care programme for officers serving in the state. The initiative, named the Sanwo-Olu Police Care Initiative, was held at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters on Friday and focused on providing free eye screening and prescription eyeglasses to 1,000 officers. Officials described the programme as part of efforts to strengthen the welfare of security personnel whose daily responsibilities require sustained visual focus and alertness.

Speaking during the outreach, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transport and Logistics, Hassan Adekoya, explained that the state had already targeted about 10,000 commercial drivers in the previous five days for free health services and road safety education. He said the governor directed that police officers also be included, acknowledging their central role in maintaining public safety. According to Adekoya, the aim is to complement ongoing welfare efforts by the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force by ensuring officers receive preventive eye care that supports effective performance on duty.

Inspector Uchenna Gloria said the programme addresses common vision strain faced by officers who spend long hours working with documents and computer screens. She explained that blurred vision had previously affected her reading, but the prescribed eyeglasses corrected the issue. Gloria praised the state government and police leadership, urging that the outreach be sustained annually so more officers can receive similar support.

Another officer, Bello Adewale, shared that difficulty reading small print led to his screening, after which corrective lenses improved his vision. Officials at the event reiterated that maintaining officers’ health contributes directly to operational readiness and public safety. The programme highlights the role of preventive healthcare in policing and reinforces collaboration between state authorities and security institutions.

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