Nigeria, Oct. 10 -- The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) and Sightsavers, on Thursday conducted free eye screenings for no fewer than 300 civil servants and students in Ilorin as part of activities marking the 2025 World Sight Day.

This year's celebration, themed "Love Your Eyes," focused on raising global awareness about the importance of eye health and the need for regular eye checkups.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, described the World Sight Day as a global campaign dedicated to promoting eye health and preventing avoidable blindness.

She explained...