Chairman of the association Edo state charter Dr Joe Owie, who briefed journalists commended Governor Oboseki on his developmental strides in all nook and cranny of the state including the health sector were the association primarily belong.
Dr Owie highlighted the areas currently in dying need of the governor attention, which include the approval of the state governor for the payment of allowances for interns at the Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital and approval for the employment of optometrists in primary health care centrers across the state.
According to the chairman, “we also want to appeal to the Chief Medical Director of UBTH to put a framework that will cater for intern optometrists in his hospital and payment of all other allowances to optometrists working in UBTH”.
Dr Owie stated that, as part of the association’s Corporate social responsibility, they have lined up activities to celebrate NOA at 50 for the children between the ages of 5- 14 years, and Other comprehensive programs have also put in place for the 2018 World Sight Day with the theme: Universal Eye Health, A Call to Action, Eye care everywhere, slated for October 11, 2018.
The Chairman congratulate all the members of the association for their believe and strength for tolling the part of peace in resolving the internal crises that have hitherto robbed the association.
speaking after the inauguration, chairman committee Glaucoma Education week and World Sight Day, Prof. (Mrs.) Gladys George, Dr. Godwin Ovenseri and Dr. Gloria Edo, thanked the state NOA Executive for their appointment and promised their determination in making sure continuous education is being done to enhance the skills of members in their various clinic.
The association used the opportunity to called on government and the media as well as law enforcement agencies to collaborate with them towards eradicating quackery.
Other Executive members present at the event, Dr. Oma Vice Chairman, Dr. Onoriode Atekha Secretary, Dr. Uwamarin Isonah Financial Secretary, Dr. Amune Gomina Treasurer, Dr. Osazee Osayomwanbor Assistant Secretary and Dr. Charles Eguavoen Public Relation Officer.