The “Jigi Bola” program, initiated by President Bola Tinubu when he was governor of Lagos State, aims to provide free eye screening and eyeglasses, including those for presbyopia, to tackle preventable blindness and improve eye care access for people experiencing poverty.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Program Origin: The “Jigi Bola” program was launched in 2001 by Bola Tinubu as governor of Lagos State.
Goal: The program’s primary goal is to provide access to eye care for people experiencing poverty and to tackle preventable blindness.
Services Offered: Free eye screening Free eyeglasses, including those for presbyopia Surgical operations Eye care awareness Phases of Implementation: Pilot phase: Screened over 100,000 people and provided free eyeglasses to over 20,000 people