Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Omini Oden

August 5, 2025

NSCC, PTAD reiterate commitment to improving well-being of senior citizens

The National Senior Citizens Centre and the Pensions Transitional Arrangements Directorate have reiterated their commitment to improving the well-being of older persons.

Senior citizens in Nigeria
March 12, 2024

Elderly women’s contributions to agriculture unquantifiable: NSCC

Ms Omokaro advocated increased participation of women in the affairs of the country.

Emem Omokaro, NSCC director-general
August 13, 2023

Senior citizens centre tasks states to implement safety net for older persons

She urged the state governors to formulate policies on ageing geared towards a sustainable social inclusion of older persons in their respective states.

Senior citizens in Nigeria
June 8, 2023

FG, SMEDAN partner to tackle poverty among Nigeria’s senior citizens

The agreement is designed to enhance the ability of older persons to engage in business ventures for the purpose of creating jobs.

Senior citizens in Nigeria
April 28, 2023

NSCC condemns alleged killing of 70-year-old in Benue

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.

Emem Omokaro, NSCC director-general
May 21, 2022

Senior citizens hail Buhari for signing new health insurance bill into law

The Buhari regime said the new law was part of its efforts to achieve universal health coverage for Nigerians.

Photo of elderly people used to illustrate the story
January 24, 2022

NSCC to partner govt agencies in registration of senior citizens

This is in regard to the presidential declaration for the registration and issuance of identity cards to senior citizens.