NDLEA Inaugurates Vision Centre to Provide Eye Care for Personnel, Families
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Vision Centre at the agency’s National Headquarters Annex in Abuja.
The facility, the first of its kind within a Nigerian government security agency, is designed to provide affordable and high-quality eye care services to NDLEA personnel and their family members.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Marwa described the centre as a landmark achievement in the agency’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of its staff. He emphasized that quality healthcare—especially eye care—is essential to the efficiency, safety, and well-being of operatives working in demanding and often dangerous conditions.
“We are here with every sense of fulfilment and happiness to commission this Vision Centre. I encourage all our personnel to take advantage of this facility. Regular eye checkups are not a luxury; they are a necessity,” Marwa stated.
The Vision Centre is the result of a strategic collaboration between the NDLEA, the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, a global leader in vision care. According to NOA President, Dr. Chimeziri Anderson, the initiative was born from a shared vision to expand access to sustainable and affordable eye care, particularly among security personnel whose jobs depend heavily on good eyesight.
Dr. Anderson praised the NDLEA leadership for its commitment to staff welfare and explained that the centre would be equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment technology sourced from France and Dubai, ensuring international standards of service.
“This is a model for institutional healthcare in Nigeria, and we believe it will inspire similar partnerships across other agencies,” he noted.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Audu Okpe, NDLEA Director of Medical Services, commended the foresight of the agency’s leadership. He highlighted the broader impact of the project, noting that strong partnerships between law enforcement institutions and medical professionals are essential to enhancing staff productivity and morale.
“This facility represents not just a medical centre, but a commitment to the total well-being of our officers and their families,” Dr. Okpe said.
The facility is expected to offer a full range of vision services, including eye examinations, prescription of corrective lenses, detection of eye diseases, and long-term visual health management for NDLEA officers and their dependents.
The launch of the Vision Centre underscores the NDLEA’s proactive approach to improving the welfare of its personnel. Under Marwa’s leadership, the agency has implemented a series of reforms aimed at supporting staff physically, mentally, and operationally. With the addition of this eye care facility, NDLEA becomes a trailblazer among Nigerian security agencies in institutional health investment.
The project also sets a broader precedent, demonstrating how public-private partnerships can drive healthcare delivery within the public sector, especially for frontline workers in critical national services.
As the Vision Centre opens its doors, it signals a renewed focus on human capital development in law enforcement—a move many observers say is long overdue and worthy of replication across the country.
