BRIGHTER VISION FOR OJOKORO: LCDA, LIONS CLUB & LASUTH BRING FREE EYE CARE TO RESIDENTS
In a powerful show of compassion and partnership, the Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has teamed up with the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) to deliver a free eye care outreach that brought smiles and clearer vision to hundreds of residents.
Held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Council Secretariat, the outreach offered free eye tests, treatments, and consultations to residents from Ojokoro and neighboring communities. The initiative formed part of ongoing efforts by the Executive Chairman, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, to improve access to quality healthcare at the grassroots.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Rosiji expressed heartfelt appreciation to the partners for supporting the Council’s drive toward healthier communities. She noted that vision health is often neglected but remains critical to productivity and general well-being.
“Our eyes are windows to the world, and ensuring their health is a duty we owe our people,” she said. “This outreach reflects our belief that governance must touch lives directly and meaningfully.”
Also speaking, Lioness Oluwakemi Abimbola Eribake, District Governor of Lions Club International, District 404B2, lauded Ojokoro LCDA for its openness to partnership and community-oriented leadership. She encouraged residents to join the Lions Club to further strengthen local humanitarian impact, suggesting the establishment of a new chapter within the LCDA.
For Lion Are Lekan Owolabi, Grant Administrator of LCIF, the outreach exemplified the Club’s mission to serve. He recalled the organization’s support for Ojokoro during the 2023 flood disaster and reaffirmed their readiness to continue partnering on life-changing initiatives.
The outreach drew an impressive crowd, with residents trooping in early to access the free services provided by LASUTH’s medical team, led by Prof. Bola Adekoya, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. Many beneficiaries left with free eyeglasses, medications, and renewed gratitude.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Akinola Mojisola, the Council Manager, commended the Chairman for her dedication to community service and applauded the partners for their humanitarian spirit. She urged participants to make the most of the opportunity and prioritize regular health check-ups.
The event was also attended by the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Usman Ipaye, members of the Lions Club International, medical professionals, and community leaders.
For many residents, the outreach was more than just a medical program. It was a symbol of hope and the Council’s continuing promise to make Ojokoro a healthier, happier community.
