In a pivotal move to strengthen eye care standards across Nigeria, the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) engaged with the National Assembly in a high-level advocacy visit. The delegation, led by Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka, the Board’s Registrar/CEO, met with the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The purpose of the visit was to foster collaboration between ODORBN and the National Assembly, with a focus on advancing the optometry and dispensing opticianry professions in Nigeria. This engagement highlights the Board’s dedication to regulatory excellence and its commitment to providing superior eye care services across the country.
By strengthening ties with lawmakers, ODORBN aims to create a conducive environment for optometrists and dispensing opticians, ultimately improving eye care for Nigerians. The Board’s advocacy efforts are focused on promoting policy reforms, increasing public awareness, and supporting ongoing professional development within the eye care sector.
During the meeting, Dr. Awiaka underscored the Board’s role in regulating the optometry and dispensing opticianry professions, ensuring that only qualified and competent practitioners provide eye care services. He highlighted ODORBN’s achievements, including the establishment of a comprehensive registration and licensing system and initiatives that support continuous professional growth.
In response, Rt. Hon. Kalu praised ODORBN’s commitment to improving eye care in Nigeria, expressing the National Assembly’s readiness to support initiatives that enhance the health and well-being of the Nigerian populace. He stressed the importance of collaboration among regulatory bodies, lawmakers, and other stakeholders in addressing the country’s pressing health challenges.
This successful advocacy visit marks a significant step in ODORBN’s ongoing efforts to engage key stakeholders and promote the advancement of the optometry and dispensing opticianry professions. As the Board continues its work to elevate Nigeria’s eye care standards, this collaboration with the National Assembly is expected to yield positive outcomes for the sector and the nation at large.
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