Jigi Bola
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
[edit]It'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
[edit]Eleven 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
[edit]References
[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.