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The Ekiti state government on Tuesday, commenced the distribution of 6,000 free eye glasses to residents, as part of efforts aimed at reducing the prevalence of eye problems among citizens of the state.
Governor Ayodele Fayose, while flagging off the distribution of the medicated glasses in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital said:
”My administration remains committed to providing qualitative healthcare delivery and alleviating the suffering of the people in the state irrespective of the economic challenges in the country”.
The initiative, tagged ‘Oju Ayo’, according to the state government is a form of poverty alleviation program directed at the poor across communities in the state who, out of poor vision and near blindness, have lost all means of survival resulting into poverty.
Some beneficiaries on the other hand, expressed appreciation to the state government, saying: ”We thank the state government for the gesture, particularly those of us who cannot afford the medical bills”.
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