New NSCC DIRECTOR – GENERAL assumes office, promises inclusion of NIGERIAN senior citizens

The newly appointed, Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, has pledged to revive the care and inclusion of Nigeria’s senior citizens.
Akinyemi-Obe said this, during the hand-over ceremony in Abuja, where she vowed to champion quality healthcare, lifelong learning, dignity in retirement, protection from abuse and a strong voice for senior citizens in national affairs.
She said that her appointment was not a privilege but a solemn responsibility to honour those who had shaped the nation, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reiterating the commitment to build a compassionate, inclusive society.
“We are not starting from scratch. We are building on a foundation of dedication and excellence,” she said.

Recognizing the NSCC staff as the engine of progress, Akinyemi-Obe pledged to prioritize their welfare, enhance workplace conditions and foster a culture of innovation and recognition.

she said that caring for elders was a collective responsibility, and called on all sectors, government, private organizations, NGOs, faith-based groups, and the youth to key into the gesture

“Together, we will weave a safety net of care, respect and opportunity for our elders.

“To Nigeria’s senior citizens, you are not forgotten. You are not a burden. You are the living libraries of our nation, the guardians of our values, the beacons of resilience, she stated Akinyemi – Obe commended her predecessor, Dr. Emem Omokaro, for pioneering leadership, and vowing to build on her legacy.

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