Guinness Nigeria has received glowing accolades from the Anambra State Government for its long standing involvement in the provision and management of quality eye care centres in the country.
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano paid Guinness the tributes at the re-commissioning of the Guinness Eye Hospital, located in Onitsha.
Obiano said the auspicious project is an important subject, which ties into one of the key enablers of my government.
“I would like to heartily commend Guinness Nigeria for their huge investment and commitment to providing world class eye care solutions across the country,” he said.
“As a testament, this facility and the equipment which Guinness Nigeria Plc has bequeathed to the Eye Hospital ranks among the very best in the world.
“Therefore, Anambra indigenes do not need to go abroad again to get treated for eye problems.”
The Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Peter Ndegwa who spoke at the ceremony, noted that the re-commissioning of the eye hospital is in line with the company’s commitment to supporting the Guinness Eye Centres in sustenance of its original vision and to ensure that the facility remains the reference point in the training of professionals and the provision of excellent eye care in Nigeria’s health sector.
Ndegwa said: “As a company, our focus on eye care reflects our recognition of the far-reaching impact that good eyesight can have on the overall health and well-being of everyone.
“We are here to celebrate the notable accomplishments, which the Guinness Eye Hospital, Onitsha has delivered to many Nigerians.
“Our investment in the various eye hospitals is keeping in line with our commitment to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.
“By helping Nigerians to preserve their sights, we play a strong role in enhancing their ability to learn, earn and get the best out of life.”
The Guinness MD, who announced a donation of eye equipment worth N5 million to the hospital, thanked past and present staff of the hospital for their unwavering sense of duty and ensuring the sustenance of the institution for over three decades, and urged them to enhance their service delivery to reach more Nigerians.
Obiano also used the occasion to announce the launch of a PPP-driven health insurance policy funded by the government and citizens in the Diaspora to ensure that doctors get paid for treating patients, as well as the state’s government plan to provide free eye screenings for 1000 citizens at the hospital.
