Abuja commercial drivers receive free eye screenings, medications, glasses and corrective surgeries for World Sight Day.
In a major boost for public health and transportation safety, no fewer than 500 commercial drivers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have received free medical care, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
The large-scale medical outreach provided essential eye screenings, recommended glasses, necessary medications, and fully funded corrective eye surgeries to motorists whose long hours on the road put them at high risk.
Marking World Sight Day, the initiative was organized by BATMEDICS in active collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps at the Abuja Medical Store, located right beside Jabi Park in the nation's capital.
World Sight Day Initiative for Commercial Drivers
Commercial motorists occupy a critical but highly vulnerable position in the national transport system, according to BATMEDICS Director-General Ojeje Amin Onimisi, who spoke about the importance of the outreach.
Organizers stressed that the medical campaign went far beyond basic diagnostics to ensure a lasting human impact, fully funding required medications and critical procedures to restore vision completely.
Partnership with Federal Road Safety Corps
The Federal Road Safety Corps strongly commended the partnership, praising its direct focus on improving overall road safety across the region and protecting both drivers and passengers alike.
Represented by Assistant Corps Marshal Ibrahim M. Bazama, the Corps Marshal expressed deep gratitude to BATMEDICS patron Seyi Tinubu for organizing the noble gesture for local transport workers.
Restoring Vision and Renewed Hope
Beneficiaries at Jabi Park expressed profound happiness and appreciation for the initiative, thanking the organizers for bringing specialized eye care and free treatments directly to their location.
The successful medical intervention provided these essential workers with a renewed lease of life, helping them perform their daily professional driving duties with significantly safer vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sponsored the free eye surgeries for Abuja drivers?
The free eye surgeries and medical care for 500 commercial drivers were sponsored by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as the patron of BATMEDICS.
Where did the World Sight Day medical outreach take place?
The medical outreach took place at the Abuja Medical Store, which is situated beside Jabi Park in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Which organizations partnered to deliver the driver eye care program?
The program was organized by BATMEDICS in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps to mark World Sight Day and improve road safety.
What medical services were provided to the commercial motorists?
Beneficiaries received free eye screenings, recommended glasses, necessary medications, and fully funded corrective eye surgeries to completely restore their vision.
