The Ladies Optometrists in Nigeria (WON), the main organisation for feminine optometrists nationwide, has introduced its dedication to ship complementary eye care providers to rural communities all through Nigeria within the forthcoming months and years.
On the opening ceremony of the Ladies Optometrists in Nigeria convention and gala held in Abuja over the weekend, WON president Dr. Ogechi Nwokedi emphasised the group’s targets, which might be superior by way of sturdy native and worldwide partnerships.
Dr Nwokedi famous that the convention theme, “The Azure Lady: A Hovering Skilled,” aptly encapsulates the organisation’s mission to empower its members to attain new heights of their skilled and private endeavours.
She mentioned, “The choice of this theme prompts us to replicate on our journey, our potential, and the way forward for our career.
Our affiliation was based to deal with the wants of underserved populations, notably girls and youngsters in distant areas.”
Her remarks underscored the organisation’s imaginative and prescient of sight conservation, guaranteeing that even essentially the most remoted communities obtain obligatory care, regardless of gender or affiliation.
“Our initiatives are executed throughout Nigeria by girls optometrists who volunteer their time and sources. Over time, we now have reached thousands and thousands of underprivileged Nigerians by way of free eye care providers, together with imaginative and prescient screenings, free spectacles, eye medicines, and public schooling on eye well being, whereas additionally addressing important points affecting girls and youngsters in our pursuit of broader outreach.”
Dr. Nwokedi mirrored on the organisation’s inaugural convention two years prior, highlighting its dedication to fostering excellence, resilience, and impactful professionalism amongst its members.
She said, “The previous two years have been crammed with initiatives targeted on grassroots eye care, together with group and faculty well being initiatives, well being schooling, capability constructing, and private {and professional} growth for our members. We look ahead to additional collaborations to boost eye care providers in our native communities.”
“In the present day, girls optometrists have gathered as soon as extra to be taught, share information, assist each other, community, and rejuvenate,” she added, reaffirming their dedication to pursuing their targets with unwavering energy and willpower.
Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka, registrar of the Optometrists and Dishing out Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN), urged WON members to hunt mentors for steering and to mentor the subsequent technology of ladies optometrists.
“By sharing your experiences and insights, you’ll be able to domesticate a supportive community that uplifts others,” he suggested.
“True management transcends titles; it includes inspiring optimistic change and empowering these round you. As girls in healthcare, your management is significant. You deliver a novel perspective, empathy, and problem-solving expertise important for fostering impactful management.”
He inspired the members to embrace know-how and innovation, leveraging their problem-solving skills to raised serve underserved communities.
The convention drew representatives from varied skilled our bodies and authorities companies, together with a message from the Mandate Secretary of the Ladies Affairs Federal Capital Territory Administration.
Occasion highlights included conferring the Eye Care Ambassador title to Her Excellency Prof. Farauta, the deputy governor of Adamawa State, amongst others.
