Jigi Bola is a free eye screening and surgical operation for Lagosians. It was introduced by former Governor of Lagos State Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu in the year 2001.[1]
Concept
editIt's a blindness prevention, treatment and awareness program centered on the grass root. The program is operated under the ministry of Health in the state. The program was a statewide initiative that rotates among all the zones in the state.
The New Jigi Bola
editEleven years after Jigi Bola was launched by the administration of Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Senator Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa revived the spirit of the program by distributing eyeglasses to Lagosians.[2][3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Office of the Governor, Lagos State (13 March 2008). "Speeches: Free Eye Screening & Surgery (Jigi Bola) Program for Epe Zone". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ Akoni, Olasunkanmi (30 March 2012). "Ashafa revives Jigi Bola". vanguard. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Ashafa revives Jigi Bola". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "ex lagos commissioner leke pitan is the most experienced aspirant in the guber race". citypeople. Archived from the original on 2 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2015.