HUMAN INTEREST

2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons

By Ada Nkong The need to harness the potentials of older persons in national development has been emphasized. Speaking at a roundtable to commemorate the 35th UN International day of older persons organized by the National Human Rights Commission,United Nations in Nigeria and the Dave Omokaro Foundation. The Theme for this year's celebration is Older Persons… Continue reading 2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons

Governance

New NSCC DG Pledges to Elevate the Status of Senior Citizens

By Ada Nkong The newly appointed Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, has  vowed to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s senior citizens. Akinyemi-Obe made the pledge  , during the hand-over ceremony at the National Senior Citizens Center in Abuja on assumption of office, Friday. In her speech, with the theme, “Restoring Dignity,… Continue reading New NSCC DG Pledges to Elevate the Status of Senior Citizens

Governance

DG NSCC  Applauds Governor Otu  For Signing  Cross River State Senior Citizens Center Bill

By Ada Nkong The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has expressed  appreciation to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu for signing into law the Cross River State Senior Citizens Centre bill. NSCC Director General, Dr Emem Omokaro in a statement signed by Omini Oden, Head Corporate Affairs,media and communications says the landmark… Continue reading DG NSCC  Applauds Governor Otu  For Signing  Cross River State Senior Citizens Center Bill