The National Senior Citizens Centre and the Pensions Transitional Arrangements Directorate have reiterated their commitment to improving the well-being of older persons.
Ms Omokaro advocated increased participation of women in the affairs of the country.
She urged the state governors to formulate policies on ageing geared towards a sustainable social inclusion of older persons in their respective states.
The agreement is designed to enhance the ability of older persons to engage in business ventures for the purpose of creating jobs.
NSCC has condemned a recent incident in Ihwakar Kumekor Dam in the Konshisha council area of Benue, where a 70-year-old man was buried alive.
The Buhari regime said the new law was part of its efforts to achieve universal health coverage for Nigerians.
This is in regard to the presidential declaration for the registration and issuance of identity cards to senior citizens.
