Nigerian govt reaffirms commitment to welfare, protection of senior citizens

Nigerian govt reaffirms commitment to welfare, protection of senior citizens

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mechanisms towards the welfare and protection of Senior Citizens in the country.

Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), made this known in Abuja in her message to commemorate the  2023 International Day of Older Persons in Nigeria.

The day is celebrated every Oct. 1. The theme of the 2023 day is “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons Across Generations”.

Omokaro said this is in line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by accelerating the implementation of NSCC’s innovative transformation.

She also said the move would ensure a multi-sectoral approach and services designed to impact on quality of life and well-being of Senior citizens, especially in rural areas.

She appealed to all stakeholders to join the nationwide Elder Justice Campaign by the centre to address discrimination and violence against older persons and ensure their health and social inclusion.

Omokaro also appealed to state governments to urgently domestic the National Senior Citizens Centre Act 2017 by developing an action plan on Ageing

(NAN)