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FG promises to harness potentials of aging population

OsunDailyBy OsunDailyOctober 3, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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The Federal Government has promised to harness the potentials of the countryโ€™s aging population.

The promise was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, while delivering an address at a ceremony organized to mark the International Day of Older Persons at the UN House in Abuja.

Speaking at the event with the theme, โ€˜Fulfilling the promise of the universal declaration of human rights for older persons across generationsโ€™, which was organised by the UN and the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Edu lauded the establishment of the NSCC by the NSCC Act 2017 to promote mainstreaming of older persons in the delivery of positive outcomes for the aged.

She said President Bola Tinubuโ€™s move to reposition the Ministry demonstrated the governmentโ€™s political will to develop mechanisms and achieve the desired goals.

She said, โ€œThe NSCC remains the veritable agency to consolidate opportunities for the older population, in partnership with the various Ministries, Department and Agencies through multi-sectoral coordination.

โ€œThe present administration will ensure adequate support; persuasion of the state governments to domesticate the NSCC Act , VAPP Act, Persons with Disability Act and National Health Authority Act.

โ€œThe present administration will focus on harnessing the potential of an aging population, combat ageism and negative stereotypes and close the gaps and inconsistencies in data.โ€

She added that the administration would focus on research, human capital development and continue to create systems capable of supporting older persons, including age friendly environments, universal health coverage and long term care systems.

On his part, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, reassured of UNโ€™s support for Nigeria in the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons.

Schmale said the event was tailored to provide opportunity for reflection on the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the protection of the rights of older persons.

He said: โ€œIt is my sincere hope that todayโ€™s dialogue will allow for reflections on effective promotion and protection of older persons in Nigeria, focusing on their contributions throughout their life, for the knowledge and expertise they can pass on to younger generations.

โ€œAs we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the UN in Nigeria is committed to supporting Nigeriaโ€™s efforts towards enhancing the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons.

โ€œEspecially, older persons living in vulnerable situations and making the promise of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights a reality for all Nigerians.โ€

The Director-General of NSCC, Dr Emem Omokaro, identified universally declared rights of older persons to include right to life, liberty, and security of person, freedom from discrimination, abuse, violence and torture, as well as right to work and education, among others.

Omokaro said: โ€œToday, we wish to present highlights of IEโ€™s Report and Nigeriaโ€™s response, and have a multi-sectoral panel of discussants to make inputs.

โ€œThe outcomes we hope will enhance understanding of opportunities and challenges of older persons.

โ€œ(To) strengthen partnerships and technical support, increased aging mainstreaming in multi-sector plans, the SDGs, equity and solidarity across generations.โ€


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