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By Doris Obinna
When Mr. Emmanuel Nwachukwu set out in his car for work in 2017, he had no idea that a brutal attack by hoodlums along Agege Motor Road would change his life forever. The Information Technologist and retired Nigerian Air Force officer lost partial sight in his right eye after the incident, an ordeal that marked the beginning of a painful and uncertain journey.
“After that attack, I thought it was over,” he recalled. “My eyes became red, and I couldn’t see clearly, and just like that, the pain grew and became unbearable. Before discovering Loveworld Medicaid free aid, I have had surgeries, but the problem kept returning. I thought I was going blind completely and this thought scared the hell out of me.”
But in what he now describes as a miracle, help came through a chance encounter. “A friend told me about Love World Medicaid,” he said, his face lighting up. “When I visited the Loveworld hospital, they examined me and discovered that my condition is bilateral inflamed Pterygium and Presbyopia that required urgent surgery. And to my surprise, everything was done free of charge.”
He continued: “As you can see today, I can see clearly again. After the operation on May 9, 2025, my vision improved within a week. I can read, drive, and move around freely. It was like getting a second chance at life.”
Mr. Nwachukwu’s story is just one among thousands of life-changing testimonies from beneficiaries of Love World Medicaid, a humanitarian health initiative established by the Loveworld Nation under the inspiration of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. The foundation provides free medical care, diagnostic services, surgeries, and eye treatments to indigent and underserved communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Another beneficiary, Mr. Adekunle Ojo, a consultant, lived for over a decade in near blindness due to glaucoma; a disease he was told could not be cured. “I was making mistakes at work because I couldn’t see. I even fell into a canal one day,” he recounted. “Eventually, I stopped going out. I didn’t want to be a burden. They used to call me useless at my workplace because I couldn’t work effectively.
His turning point came when he heard a radio announcement about a free eye surgery outreach by Love World Medicaid. “At first, I didn’t believe it. But my wife insisted we go,” he said. “After the surgery, I started seeing again from my right eye. Now, I can read, teach my daughter, and even help my wife in her trade.”
Tears of joy welled up as he added, “I thought I’d never see again, but today, I live a normal life. Love World Medicaid gave me back my dignity.”
Collaborating his story, Mrs Titilayo Ojo, described how her husband, once completely blind, regained his sight after the surgery. “When the doctor removed the patch, he asked, ‘What is this? My husband shouted, ‘I can see!’ she said, tears streaming down her face. “He used to bump into people on the road. Now, he can see our children again.”
The beneficiaries, who testified, spoke not only of restored sight, but of renewed faith. “I’ve never seen love like this before,” one said. “The doctors prayed with us before surgery. They cared for us like family. This is what true love looks like.”
These were testimonies of beneficiaries of Loveworld Medicaid transformative V.I.S.I.O.N. 10,000 Free Eye Surgeries Initiative, held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja Lagos, on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World Sight Day (WSD).
The initiative; an outreach of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) and the humanitarian arm of the Loveworld Nation (Christ Embassy), provides free corrective eye surgeries, prescription glasses, and essential eye medications to individuals in underserved communities.
To mark the 2025 WSD, Loveworld Medicaid reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating preventable blindness. With this year’s theme: “Love Your Eyes,” which focuses on making eye care accessible, available and affordable for all, the initiative took the lead and has restored and improved vision for over 18,000 people across Africa and Asia.
Speaking, Assistant Director, Love World Medicaid, Dr. Olajumoke Ola-Akisanya, said the initiative stands out not just for its medical expertise but also for its foundation of faith and compassion.
“Before every surgery, our doctors and volunteers pray with the patients. We believe in the power of God working alongside medical science,” she explained. “Our approach is holistic restoring sight, dignity, and hope.”
According to her, in just one year, Loveworld Medicaid has distributed 8,507 free prescription glasses and provided 8,069 individuals with free essential eye medications to help them manage their conditions effectively. “The organization has also performed 725 successful corrective eye surgeries and has reached over 18,000 direct beneficiaries all free of charge.
“Our goal is global. We’ve started expanding to Southeast Asia and other underserved African communities. We’re partnering with governments, corporations, and volunteers to reach over 100,000 beneficiaries in the next two years.
“For Loveworld Medicaid, healthcare is more than just a physical remedy; it’s an act of love. Medicine can be compassionate, medicine can be caring, and medicine can love. When you restore someone’s sight, you restore their humanity. You make them believe in life again. The foundation also invests in community education and capacity building, offering first-aid, emergency response, and CPR training through the Traumatic International Foundation (TIF) to empower everyday citizens to save lives.
“Love World Medicaid’s model is powered by a network of volunteers, donors, and partners who believe in making quality healthcare accessible to all regardless of financial status. All our services are free. From screening to surgery, medication to glasses; no beneficiary pays a dime. Partners and sponsors make it possible. And anyone can join us in changing lives,” she added.
On his part, representing COFI, Head of Humanitarian Affairs and Diplomacy, Pastor Bismark Akintoye Johnson, described the initiative as “a testimony of divine love and purpose in motion.
He added that through the inspired leadership of our Man of God, Reverend Chris Oyakhilome, lives have been transformed and destinies restored. “The VISION 10,000 initiative has given sight to the blind, restored hope to the hopeless, and reaffirmed that Christ still heals through us today.”
Also, Pastor Sylvester Ebhodaghe of Christ Embassy emphasised Loveworld Medicaid’s expanding global impact. He said the organization is committed to working with media and partners to showcase its many success stories and beneficiaries through live interviews and real-life features.
He highlighted that Loveworld Medicaid’s humanitarian and healthcare outreach extends far beyond Africa and Asia; reaching even South America and other regions once thought inaccessible.
He urged for collaboration, transparency, and global expansion, inviting storytellers and partners to help share the tangible impact of Loveworld Medicaid’s mission to bring hope and healing around the world.
