Optometrists demand justice for murdered colleague

<p>The Nigerian Optometric Association has condemned the murder of one of its members, Dr. Ogechi Ezeagu.</p>, <p>Ezeagu, a resident of Bwari in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, lost her life during a scuffle with her husband on July 10, 2023, according to the family.</p>, <p>The NOA, in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Anderson Chimeziri, sympathised with her family and the Optometry community in Nigeria.</p>, <p>Chimeziri called on the concerned authorities in the Federal Capital Territory and the Inspector General of Police to intervene.</p>, <p>Chimeziri also urged the National Assembly, the National Human Rights Commission, Law Enforcement Agencies, Ministry of Women Affairs, Civil Society Groups, Non-Governmental Organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to join hands in ensuring that perpetrators of crime against vulnerable people as well as their enablers are punished.</p>, <p>“Nigerian Optometric Association will not let this lie low as we shall put measures in place to safeguard our women members.</p>, <p>“We are already collaborating with Women Optometrists in Nigeria to provide legal services that will protect our female members whether single or married from abuse of any kind.</p>, <p>“The welfare of our members is our utmost priority. NOA has set up a committee on Women Affairs to liaise with existing bodies and interphase with gender-based activists to protect our women members from harassment and abuse.</p>, <p>“We are closely monitoring the case of Dr. Ezeagu’s murder and shall respond as the need arises. Enough is Enough,” the statement said.</p>