Tag: #NSCC
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Senior Citizen Centre mulls empowerment of older persons – DG
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), says it is poised to empower older persons across the country through effective collaborations with relevant stakeholders. Dr Emem Omokaro, NSCC’s Director-General, said this in a statement signed by Mr Omini Oden, Head of Public Affairs, Media and Communication of the Centre, on Friday, in Abuja. Omokaro disclosed this…
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Senior Citizen Centre mulls empowerment of older persons – DG
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), says it is poised to empower older persons across the country through effective collaborations with relevant stakeholders. Dr Emem Omokaro, NSCC’s Director-General, said this in a statement signed by Mr Omini Oden, Head of Public Affairs, Media and Communication of the Centre, on Friday, in Abuja. Omokaro disclosed this…
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NSCC poised to increase life expectancy of Nigerians – DG
Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, says, the Centre is poised to increase the life expectancy of Nigerians and make old age an interesting life. Omokaro made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. She said that in 2015 and 2018, Nigeria was…
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Dementia not witchcraft, but old age condition — NSCC
Dr Emem Omikaro, the Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, has said that ageing is a blessing and that the society should not see dementia associated with it as witchcraft. Omokaro disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. She said that the centre is carrying out programmes…
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Dementia not witchcraft, but old age condition — NSCC
Dr Emem Omikaro, the Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, has said that ageing is a blessing and that the society should not see dementia associated with it as witchcraft. Omokaro disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. She said that the centre is carrying out programmes…
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Buhari restates commitment to cater for senior citizens
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated commitment to provide and enhance mechanism that will effectively cater for the different needs of senior citizens in the country. Buhari made the commitment , while delivering a keynote address at the 1st Presidential Summit on Ageing and Awards on Friday in Abuja. The president was represented at the event…
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Senior Citizens Centre begins drafting of 10 year strategic document for ageing
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has started drafting of work plans for a-10 year strategic plan development to enhance the lives of senior citizens in all parts of the country. Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General of the Centre disclosed this at a five-day National writing workshop on Monday in Abuja. Omokaro said the journey…
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International Day of Older Persons: NSCC lauds Buhari for inclusive strategy
Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General of National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari on the inauguration of an Inclusive Digital Economy Policy and Strategy 2020 to 2030. The inclusive vision would transform Nigeria into a leading digital economy that would provide a quality life for all as well as build a nation…
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Senior citizens centre open to ideas, purposeful partnerships-DG
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) is open to suggestions towards improving services to senior citizens and move Nigeria up on the Global AgeWatch index as one of the best countries to grow old in, within the next ten years. The Director-General of the Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro gave the assurance while addressing the Coalition…
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Senior citizens: Minister tasks centre on actualisation of objectives
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has tasked the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) on the actualisation of its objectives. The minister said this was to enhance the livelihood of senior citizens in the country. Fsrouq gave the charge in her address at the inception meeting of…