Nigeria has secured about N25bn in funding for a decade-long eye health intervention as Christian Blind Mission International formally launched its SightQuest Nigeria programme in Abuja on Thursday. “Today, that partnership reaches an important milestone with the launch of SightQuest Nigeria, a 10-year initiative to reduce avoidable blindness and to address refractive errors. SightQuest Nigeria is about restoring dignity and ensuring every person has the chance to learn, to work, and to thrive,” he said. In his welcome remarks, the CBM Nigeria Country Director, Omoi Ozovehe Samuel, described the programme as a turning point in Nigeria’s eye health response. “On behalf of CBM, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the official launch of SightQuest Nigeria.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 08:18 UTC