The Governor Ayade free eye surgery has officially started in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state with about 213 residents already captured at the eye camp.
Flagging off the campaign, the commissioner for health, Dr Betta Edu thanked Governor Ben Ayade for always putting Cross Riverians first with well thought out programs that change lives adding that the Governor believes that no one should be visually impaired or blind due to Preventable & treatable causes.
She also thanked the various partners Tulsi Chanrai foundation, Brien Holden Vision Institute and everyone who has made the event a success.
“Cross Riverians I must say are blessed to have a compassionate leader like Sen. Ben Ayade. Beside the fact that he is a super intelligent leader, he is very compassionate, and interested in the welfare of humanity. He will give his all to ensure that cross riverians are happy and comfortable.”
“We want to change the story of over 1,000 cross riverians knowing very well how important the eyes are to us. We have decided to bring this services to your door steps to show you how dedicated and concerned your Governor is about you all”
“For anyone who is billed for eye surgery, am assuring you that it will be done free of charge because your digital and dynamic governor has already cleared all the bills and has instructed that we give you the best at your door steps and the best you will get I assure you.” She said
Dr Betta also reiterated that the State under the governance and leadership of Sen. Ben Ayade is taking the center stage in providing medical tourism in eye care services as over 38,000 eye surgeries have already been recorded with clients coming from other states to Cross River State just for eye surgeries.
She noted that the state will partner with Brien Holden for schools eye care program across in all Local Government Areas where it will focus on the children.
Before the flag off the event, Dr Agbor the Director Eye Care Services appreciated the Governor and the Health Commissioner for making the program a reality as it has cleared any disparity between the rich and the poor; those without money can have this opportunity to get treated at their door step.
The Project Manager of Tulsi Chanrai who praised the compassionate Governor Ben Ayade stated that “this has made a lot of impact in achieving vision 2020, since we are out of time”
They declared their willingness to carry out surgeries for anyone who is billed for that as the Primary Health Care coordinator of Akamkpa LGA expressed his joy for Sen Ben Ayade always having the vision of ensuring that humanity is given every necessary attention especially knowing how important the eyes are to man.
Ntufam Barr Paul Ogar, the traditional ruler of Akamkpa LGA thanked Sen Ben Ayade for showing great love and concern to the Akamkpa people as he has already given them three indigenous commissioners as well as a dynamic, sound, vibrant and young health commissioner whose appointment remains one of the best as it is a round peg in a round hole.
He charged his people to come all out and utilize this opportunity, while urging them to continue to support the administration of Governor Ben Ayade as that is the only way they can thank and appreciate him for all the things he has been doing for them. Many beneficiaries expressed their joy and gratitude.
