This formed part of their statement as Nigeria marks its 60th anniversary as an independent country.The rights groups declared that “Nigeria has not only turned a year older, it has joined the Seenagers – persons aged 60 and above.”
In the statement signed by Nneka Egbuna, Assistant Programme Coordinator, Dewdrop Foundation, the groups disclosed that “globally, the number of people aged 60 years and above, is increasing and is estimated to accelerate in the coming decades, especially in developing countries. “Poor planning for the aged impacts all facets of the society such as labour and financial markets, education, housing, health and social care, social protection, transport, information, communication, family structures and intergenerational ties.
“The total selected project communities are eleven , namely, Umuode, Akpuoga-Nike, AmechiIdodo, Isigwe Ugbawka, Ndiagu-Owo, Ogonogoeji Ndiuno Akpugo, Ogbeke/Ukuruta Agbani, Ojiagu Agbani, Ishienu Nkerefi, Akwuke and Akwuke-Uwani.“Findings from our baseline survey established that older persons experienced physical, emotional, neglect, sexual and financial abuse.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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