About – Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria

About Us

Established by Decree No. 34 of 1989 now CAP O9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

OUR MANDATE

Registration and regulation of practice of optometry and dispensing opticianry in Nigeria

⁠Development of standard of professional conduct and ethics for optometrists and dispensing opticians.

⁠Conduct of professional examinations for registration of optometrists and dispensing opticians.

⁠Accreditation of training institutions for optometrist and dispensing opticians.

⁠Monitoring and supervision of the practice of optometrists and dispensing opticians.

OUR MISSION

To efficiently utilize resources in regulating the training and practice of optometry and dispensing opticianry in Nigeria thus ensuring quality eye and vision care to nigerian public by skilled and competent professionals.

OUR VISION

To be the leading regulatory agency in Nigeria health sector.

OUR CORE VALUES

Patients centered professionalism.
Honesty.
⁠Transparency, and accountabilty.
⁠Team work.
⁠Professionalism and dedication.
⁠Efficiency in resource management

Meet the Team

Dr. Obinna E. Awiaka

Registrar/CEO

Dr. Igbo Okafor

Chief Optometrist/Assistant Registrar

Mrs. Egiga F. Abiodun

Secretary to the Registrar/CEO

Dr. Sunday Inegbu

Assistant Director, HOD Planning, Research and Statistics

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