Lagos, Nigeria — February 20, 2026

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has expanded its ongoing Officers Care Initiative to include personnel from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state, providing free eye tests, corrective glasses and general health checks to officers. This follows similar programmes previously run for commercial drivers and police personnel as part of efforts to improve public safety and operational fitness.

Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation working with the NDLEA Lagos State Strategic Command, the outreach took place at the agency’s command in Festac. Around 1,000 NDLEA officers from various units participated in the exercise, where they received vision screening and, where needed, prescription spectacles.

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation and Logistics, Hassan Adekoya, explained that the extension grows out of the state’s broader Driver Care Initiative—originally focused on commercial drivers and road safety—and reflects a new phase supporting uniformed enforcement officers who work to maintain order on Lagos roads.

NDLEA commanders at the event welcomed the gesture, noting that good eyesight is vital for their work in enforcing narcotics laws and protecting communities. Several officers praised the speed and thoroughness of the screening, with some noting immediate improvement in their vision with the new glasses.

The Lagos government views programmes like these as complementary to wider efforts aimed at strengthening road safety and frontline services, ensuring that those charged with public protection are themselves physically equipped to perform their duties effectivel