The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for supporting the welfare of police officers through a free eye care outreach programme organised for officers under Zone 2 Command.
The three-day medical outreach, which began on Wednesday and concluded on Friday, provided over 1,000 police officers with free eye screening, prescription glasses and general medical checks.
Speaking at the closing of the programme, Fayoade expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for the initiative, noting that the health intervention would greatly improve the wellbeing and efficiency of officers in the discharge of their duties.
According to him, when officers are healthy and physically fit, they are better positioned to perform their responsibilities effectively.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, Hon. Hassan Adekoya, said the initiative reflects Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel, stressing that the safety and prosperity of the state depend largely on the wellbeing of those tasked with protecting lives and property.
The outreach programme was attended by Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ekiti State on Public Health, Opeyemi Ogunsakin, and other dignitaries.
Police officers who benefited from the programme expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government, describing the initiative as timely and impactful.
The exercise was done following a request by the command after learning about similar initiatives previously organised for officers at the Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Ikeja, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and commercial drivers across Lagos.
