By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), Oct. 28, GNA – Dr Abraham Gaitu, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Salaria Eyemed and Optical Suppliers, has been named ‘Optometrist of the Year’ at the Ghana Optometric Association’s (GOA) 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026.
Dr Gaitu emerged as the winner among four nominees in the category at the association’s dinner and awards night held at VIKS Court in Cape Coast on Saturday.
The AGM was held on the theme: “Visionary Leadership: Optometry as a Pillar in Primary Eye Care in Ghana.”
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Dr Gaitu expressed gratitude to his mentor, Dr Isaac Boamah, Chief Optometrist at the Ho Teaching Hospital, for his guidance and support from his school days to his professional career.
He also thanked the GOA Executive Council for instituting the award and commended the staff of Salaria Eyemed for their commitment to the organisation’s vision.
Dr Gaitu, who has practiced optometry for about a decade, is passionate about community service, mentoring young optometrists and supplying optical equipment to eye care facilities.
Salaria Eyemed and Optical Suppliers, a member of KEM Groupe, is headquartered in Ho, with branches in Accra, Denu and Atimpoku.
The award comprised a plaque and GHS15,000 in cash, sponsored by St. Thomas Eye Hospital.
Other award winners were Dr Zakarea Al-Hasan Balure, Deprived Area Champion; Dr Carl Halladay Abraham, Optometric Entrepreneur of the Year; and Dr Godsway Commanda Osei, Optical Foundation Early Career Award.
Dr Emmanuel Adator was named Best Graduating Doctor of Optometry at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), while Dr Ruby Etornam Adikah received the award for Best Graduating Doctor of Optometry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah