NIGERIAN OPTOMETRY LEGAL CODE; ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Just in case you did not know, the law backing the practice of Optometry in Nigeria, Cap 09 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is one of the best in the world. This revelation was made during the Nigerian Optometric Association, Town Hall Meeting which took place not too long ago at Full Moon Hotel, Owerri, Imo State.

Addressing Optometrists while delivering his key note address, Prof.Uche Ikonne, the Registrar of Nigerian College of Optometrists stated that Optometrists in other countries were often excited about possibilities when they read the details of the law enabling the practice of Optometry in Nigeria. He was full of praises for Dr. Ronald Eyime, Professor Paul Ogbuehi and other Optometrists who were part of the team that drafted the law.

He encouraged Optometrists to strive for more in knowledge and competence as the profession gains grounds in Nigeria.

Prof.Uche Ikonne FNCO