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Federal government through the National Senior Citizens Centre, (NSCC), has partnered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria, (MRTB), on the provision of premium care to senior citizens
14 Aug 2023
National Senior Citizens Centre, (NSCC), has called on state governments to establish social safety be nets for the aged in their states to ensure they are well provided for. Director General, NSCC, Dr. Emem Omokaro, made the call while appraising Abia state's support to the elderly especially recent, support granted 200 year old 'Akara' seller,…
10 Aug 2023
The National Senior Citizens Centre, (NSCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU), with the National Board of Technical Education, (NBTE), on the development of geriatric social care skills qualifications, care quality assurance, and regulatory system for the social care sector. Signing the MoU yesterday in Abuja, Director General, NSCC, Dr. Emem Omokaro, said that…
8 Aug 2023
National Senior Citizens Centre, (NSCC), has embarked on the standardization of guidelines and framework to end the isolation of health and social care to older persons in Nigeria.
9 Jul 2023
National Senior Citizens Center, (NSCC), has said that it has secured 21.6-hectare farmland under its Grandmothers Arise for Good Initiative economic tree crop and vegetable planting project to engage women and men aged sixty and above in productive living.
15 Jun 2023
To ensure the protection of the rights of older persons in the society, the National Senior Citizens Centre, (NSCC), has said that will begin a manhunt of all abusers and violators of senior citizens.
16 May 2023
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has said it is developing curriculum to standardize care for older persons in the country and make it more attractive.
28 Apr 2023
The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, has pledged commitment to work with the National Senior Citizens (NSCC) towards achieving the mandate for which it was established. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr (Senator) Adeleke Mamora, made the commitment while receiving the Director General, NSCC, Dr. Emem Omokaro, in his office for…
28 Apr 2023
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has condemned the recent burring alive of 70-year old, Ihwakar Kumekor Dam, in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. NSCC had received a report that some youths in Mbatue Council Ward of Konshisha local Government Area of Benue buried alive a 70-year old man, Ihwakar Kumekor Dam alleging…
14 Apr 2023
With the population of older persons projected to rise from 19.2 million to 30 million people by 2050, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has assured the elderly Nigerians of improved care.
13 Apr 2023
With the population of older persons rising to 19.2 million and projected to increase to 30 million people by 2050, the National Senior Citizen Center (NSCC) has reiterated its commitment to boost care for the older population.